Physiology, Otolaryngology, Physiology - Stimuli & Behavior, Audiology & Speech Pathology, Diagnosis, Medicine - History
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Overview
Written by leading experts, this volume is the most comprehensive text and clinical reference in otology. The book provides in-depth, authoritative coverage of every aspect of the specialty, including the otologic history and physical examination of the ear, the radiologic evaluation of temporal bone disorders, the audiologic tests in current use, and the diagnosis and management of all disorders affecting the ear, vestibular system, temporal bone, and facial nerve. Over 800 illustrations complement the text.
The book contains predominantly black-and-white illustrations, with some color illustrations.
Editorials
From The Critics
Reviewer: Alan Micco, M.D.(Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)Description: This textbook on all aspects of otology is edited by two very well recognized figures in the specialty of otology.
Purpose: The purpose is to present a comprehensive and updated review of all aspects of otology,
Audience: This text is intended to be an update for otolaryngologic/otologic practitioners, and a basic otologic text for otolaryngology residents and fellows.
Features: This is a thorough review of otology. All the basic sciences are covered, including histology, anatomy and physiology, and audiometric/vestibular assessment, as well as all clinical aspects of otology. There is a fair amount of neurotology covered as well. Each chapter has an outline at the beginning and highlighted summary points at the end. After each section there is a portion dedicated to rehabilitation. Audiological rehabilitation is covered in a separate section. This book is not intended to be a surgical atlas; while procedures are discussed, step-by-step descriptions are not given.
Assessment: This is an outstanding textbook with the most up-to-date information available. There are only a few otologic texts books available, and this ranks among the best. It is authored by many renowned physicians and is definitely a great addition to the field.
Alan G. Micco
This textbook on all aspects of otology is edited by two very well recognized figures in the specialty of otology. The purpose is to present a comprehensive and updated review of all aspects of otology, This text is intended to be an update for otolaryngologic/otologic practitioners, and a basic otologic text for otolaryngology residents and fellows. This is a thorough review of otology. All the basic sciences are covered, including histology, anatomy and physiology, and audiometric/vestibular assessment, as well as all clinical aspects of otology. There is a fair amount of neurotology covered as well. Each chapter has an outline at the beginning and highlighted summary points at the end. After each section there is a portion dedicated to rehabilitation. Audiological rehabilitation is covered in a separate section. This book is not intended to be a surgical atlas; while procedures are discussed, step-by-step descriptions are not given. This is an outstanding textbook with the most up-to-date information available. There are only a few otologic texts books available, and this ranks among the best. It is authored by many renowned physicians and is definitely a great addition to the field.4 Stars! from Doody
Book Details
Published
November 28, 1999
Publisher
Philadelphia, PA : Lippincott Williams, & Wilkins, c2000
Pages
928
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780781715584