Kategoria BISAC: Medical >> Otolaryngology

In "Revision Sinus Surgery" the world's most prominent rhinologists illustrate their experience in diagnosing and managing recurrent sinus disease and skull base lesions. Starting with preoperative planning and medical management, these challenging cases are well-illustrated with the relevant surgical techniques. This invaluable resource is designed to prevent complications and improve the outcomes of revision sinus surgeries. Both practicing and in-training otolaryngologists can use this comprehensive volume as an all-in-one source for the evaluation and management of recurrent sinus...

A unique and vital resource for oncologists, otolaryngologists, gastroenterologists, respiratory physicians, and ENT, maxillo-facial, thoracic, and upper gastrointestinal surgeons, A Diagnostic Atlas of Tumors of the Upper Aero-Digestive Tract brings the reader up-to-date with the correct identification and diagnosis for malignant disease of the larynx, pharynx, and esophagus. This resource is the only available atlas that covers these anatomical areas and highlights the different pathologies physicians may encounter.

Key features of this highly visual guide include:

• A thorough...

Praise for the previous edition:

"At once a textbook, a surgical atlas, and a source of current practice guidelines... This is a high-quality, thorough and insightful resource that provides accessible and essential information...recommend ed]."
-- Doody's Review

Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases, Second Edition, has been revised and updated to reflect recent advances in the medical and surgical management of thyroid and parathyroid diseases. This new edition serves as both a comprehensive guide to patient evaluation as well as an atlas of...

Auditory neuropathy is gaining more attention as new findings come to light and as hearing screening of newborns has been introduced in many countries in the past decade. A compilation of research topics from around the world, this book provides the latest knowledge on the neuropathy of the auditory and vestibular eighth cranial nerves, with valuable information on pathophysiology and genetics, new subtypes, and recent research on cochlear implants in patients with auditory neuropathy, including children. Among the several major sections of the book, one presents neurological cases and...

"Dermatological Diseases of the Nose and Ears" gives comprehensive information about the lesions of these regions. It contains high quality original clinical pictures, which make the diagnosis easier in this important aspect of clinical dermatological practice. All diseases involving the nose and ears are discussed separately with a clinical differential diagnostic approach. As a result approximately 600 different diseases are addressed in the book. In clinical practice, physicians may observe lesions of the nose or ear only. After identifying the elementary lesion, the clinician can more...

Perspectives on Auditory Research celebrates the last two decades of the Springer Handbook in Auditory Research. Contributions from the leading experts in the field examine the progress made in auditory research over the past twenty years, as well as the major questions for the future.

In light of much public scrutiny concerning the possible risks and
unfavorable outcomes of surgical procedures, this timely book addresses
important issues in error prevention and safety for otologic and skull base
surgery. Written by internationally recognized experts in the field, this text
presents standards of care as well as in-depth review of critical preoperative
considerations to develop a safe and effective procedure.

Highlights:

• Extensive discussion of common ear and temporal bone
  surgical techniques with a special focus on...

Loudness is the primary psychological correlate of intensity. When the intensity of a sound increases, loudness increases. However, there exists no simple one-to-one correspondence between loudness and intensity; loudness can be changed by modifying the frequency or the duration of the sound, or by adding background sounds. Loudness also changes with the listener's cognitive state. Loudness provides a basic reference for graduate students, consultants, clinicians, and researchers with a focus on recent discoveries. The book begins with an overview of the...