Kategoria BISAC: Medical >> Otolaryngology

During the past decades, "Dynamics of the singing voice" has successfully been established as a reference text for teachers of singing, singers, choral conductors and organists, speech and voice therapists, laryngologists and other health professionals, psychologists and those in linguistics. It discusses the physiological, psychological, musical and emotional aspects of the voice, particularly as they relate to singing but also to speaking. The book provides a greater understanding of how the voice works and the many factors involved in singing as well as an objective discussion of...

This book, written by international experts, is a detailed guide to the Eustachian tube, with emphasis on those aspects of most relevance to the practitioner. The opening chapters document the clinical anatomy and provide essential information on physiology, with explanation of the new model of tubal mechanics. Diagnosis and therapy for the patulous Eustachian tube are then discussed, placing special emphasis on a novel conservative treatment regimen that has proven to be a breakthrough for patients with this clinical syndrome. A further extensive chapter examines overall function of the...

Two groups of animals, bats and odontocetes (toothed whales), have independently developed the ability to orient and detect prey by biosonar (echolocation). This active mechanism of orientation allows these animals to operate under low light conditions. Biosonar is a conceptual overview of what is known about biosonar in bats and odontocetes. Chapters are written by bat and odontocetes experts, resulting in collaborations that not only examine data on both animals, but also compare and contrast mechanisms. This book provides a unique insight that will help improve our understanding...

Written by specialists in North America and Europe, here is the only comprehensive volume to bring together the latest techniques for diagnosing nasal disease and quantifying nasal function.

The book has been divided into two major sections for ease of use:

• Covers state-of-the-art diagnostic procedures, with
  detailed discussions of histopathologic techniques and olfactory evaluation;
  nasal imaging and endoscopy; sensory; anatomic and functional assessment of
  the nasal airway; mucociliary function and mucosal cytology; and more....

This book provides detailed insight into the difficult problem of pediatric airway management. Each chapter focuses on a particular condition, describing diagnostic procedures and explaining surgical options with the help of high-quality illustrations.

This comprehensive, full-color reference provides a thorough overview of
the most recent advances in laryngeal imaging technology combined with all of
the information readers need to interpret findings and successfully manage
patients with voice disorders.

After a solid introduction to laryngeal anatomy
and physiology, separate sections cover the entire spectrum of laryngeal imaging
systems. The authors place special emphasis on the interpretation of abnormal
vibratory characteristics through practical discussion of the differential
diagnosis of specific...

Authored by pioneers in the field, Acoustic Neurinoma Microsurgery -- now in a fully updated second edition -- provides step-by-step descriptions of the most common surgical approaches complemented by clearly labeled, full-color intraoperative photographs. Numerous cases derived from the expert authors' own experience accompany each description to demonstrate the clinical application of the various techniques as well as to offer practical examples of what to do when faced with surgical complications.

Concise, tightly focused chapters cover everything from surgical anatomy...