Otolaryngology: Basic Science and Clinical Review

From the Publisher

Provides a review of the basic and clinical sciences that are the foundation for the practice of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. The topics included are quite diverse, covering the expansive range of knowledge needed for a complete understanding of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Many of the topics are approached from both a basic science and clinical viewpoint. Clinical correlations, which help to make the information relevant for residents and practicing otolaryngologists, accompany many of the basic science principles presented. The Self-Test Questions, for which answers are provided at the end of the book, are very helpful for the reader to assess his or her understanding of the concepts presented. This textbook provides a clearly presented and thorough basic and clinical science foundation, which is fundamental to the understanding and practice of otolaryngology. No other textbook in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery currently serves such a purpose. This book would be an excellent text for otolaryngology residents to read cover-to-cover early in their residency training. Indeed, as it was developed from an otolaryngology basic science course, it would serve as an outstanding textbook for use in other such courses in training programs throughout the country. The book would also be useful as a review text for residents before the annual Otolaryngology Training Examination or for recent residency graduates preparing for the boards. In addition, it would be a good reference for practicing otolaryngologists, providing an update on the current state of knowledge in the basic and clinical sciences underlying our diverse specialty.—The LaryngoscopeRecommended for ENT specialists and residents who wish to keep up with the advances of the basic sciences that impact the medical and surgical practice of the specialty.—B-ENTPresents a review of the basic science material that [residents] are required to master...There are no other books in the field like this one...recommended.—Doody's Book Reviews

From The Critics

Reviewer: Alan Micco, M.D.(Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Description: This book represents an outgrowth from a popular basic science course that was taught for many years in New York. It represents one of the only texts to present basic science information needed for an understanding of the clinical aspects of otolaryngology.
Purpose: The purpose is to present a comprehensive review of the basic science information that is needed by residents and medical students to better understand this specialty. The authors' objectives are well justified and they definitely met them.
Audience: The audience is primarily residents in otolaryngology. The book presents a review of the basic science material that they are required to master. It would also be of interest to medical students who are considering pursuing a career in otolaryngology. The authors as well as all of the contributors are well-known and well-respected authorities in the field.
Features: The audience is primarily residents in otolaryngology. The book presents a review of the basic science material that they are required to master. It would also be of interest to medical students who are considering pursuing a career in otolaryngology. The authors as well as all of the contributors are well-known and well-respected authorities in the field.
Assessment: There are no other books in the field like this one. It provides a comprehensive and useful review of basic science in this specialty. This book should be recommended for all residents in otolaryngology. It could also serve as an outline of material that should be covered in resident education programs in academic departments.

4 Stars! from Doody