Kategoria BISAC: Medical >> Otolaryngology

Operative Techniques in Laryngology fills a void that currently exists in otolaryngology textbooks: a comprehensive text on laryngeal surgery that can be used by physicians to prepare for surgical cases. It contains explicit step-by-step descriptions of surgical procedures such that the reader can "learn to operate." The surgical atlas is written by well-known experts with step-by-step surgical maneuvers for various laryngeal procedures encompass both microlaryngeal surgery and laryngeal framework surgery. Postoperative care and complications are also covered to round out the information...

This single volume surgical atlas-like book contains precise descriptions of modern surgical techniques in rhinology and sleep apnea surgery. Chapters are contributed by surgeons with extensive experience, who have already published on the specific procedure described. Each chapter contains diagrammatic or illustrative descriptions of surgical techniques, and provides tips for avoiding complications when the procedures are performed. This comprehensive work serves as a valuable resource for otolaryngologists in training to augment their surgical education and for practicing...

Rhinosinusitis is one of the most common health care complaints, with many millions of cases managed annually by a variety of practitioners, from family care physicians and pediatricians to allergists, pulmonologists, and otolaryngologists. Rhinosinusitis: A Guide for Diagnosis and Management provides a comprehensive, practical guide to treating this widespread condition. Medical, surgical, and pharmacological management of both acute and chronic forms are discussed by experts with a wealth of clinical experience. Pediatric considerations and the role of allergies, asthma, and...

In recent years there has been increasing sub-specialization and a rapid expansion of the range of therapies available to pediatric ENT specialists. This concise, up-to-date textbook deals comprehensively with all the practical and theoretical aspects necessary for those taking exams or wishing to up-date their knowledge. It is divided into sections covering rhinology, otology and head and neck problems. The uniformly structured chapters cover all relevant topics comprehensively and succinctly. The authors are from Europe and the US and are internationally renowned experts in their fields....

This second edition of an award winning title has been thoroughly updated by a team of world leading head and neck surgeons, oncologists and allied healthcare professionals. Principles and Practice of Head & Neck Surgery and Oncology, 2nd edition is a comprehensive evidence-based account of the current scientific knowledge about head and neck tumors and their management. This book, with over 570 colour images, will provide a valuable source of knowledge and reference for all established specialists and trainees entrusted with the care of patients with head and neck tumors.

The aim of this book is to harmonize the field of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and its interdisciplinary subjects within the European Community; to present the state of the art in the field and to give standards for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The book includes sections titled Head and Neck, Larynx and Trachea, Nose and Paranasal Sinuses, Oral Cavity and Oropharynx, and Otology and Neurotology. It also covers such topics as patient evaluation and treatment, basic surgical procedures, as well as more conservative approaches. The book is authored by renowned experts...

Soll ein taub geborenes Kind oder ein ertaubter Mensch mit einer Innenohrprothese versorgt werden? Wie lauft der operative Eingriff ab? Und in welchem Umfang ist danach eine Hor- und/oder Sprachtherapie notwendig? Diese und andere Fragen beantworten in dem Buch fuhrende Experten. Der Band wendet sich an Patienten, interessierte Arzte und all jene, die sich rund um das Thema Cochlear Implant informieren wollen. Enthalten ist auch einen Beitrag der Selbsthilfeorganisation Deutsche Cochlear Implant Gesellschaft."

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...

Written by a pioneering master in the field, Cartilage Tympanoplasty: Classification of Methods-Techniques-Results, is a comprehensive reference for all the
currently used methods of cartilage tympanoplasty. In the opening chapters of
the book, Mirko Tos provides a thorough overview of this class of procedures,
including a classification of 23 original cartilage tympanoplasty methods. Each
of the following chapters offers a detailed exposition of a different method,
presenting its definition, indication, graft harvesting and shaping, surgical...

This highly practical reference begins with an introduction to the complex anatomy and physiology of the neck region. Readers then learn how to assess aging-related changes and to perform an accurate evaluation of the aging neck. The expert authors also provide advice on the patient consultation, interpreting physical findings, technique selection, and preoperative planning. The chapters that follow...

An understanding of virus infection and the underlying role of the immune system in protection against these diseases is vital in today s medical climate. Previously, only symptoms could be treated, as there were no antiviral therapies. The increasing amounts of research and the huge number of discoveries of immunologic agents and pathways has led to the opportunity to look to the basic physiology of the various disease process as never before. This book is designed to provide the clinician with a thorough and yet approachable textbook describing the relationships between immunology,...

Schwindel ist ein haufiges Symptom. Er tritt nicht nur bei hochbetagten Patienten auf, sondern kann auch Kinder, junge und altere Erwachsene aber auch Hochleistungssportler sowie Raumfahrer treffen. Auch das Gehor kann in jedem Alter eingeschrankt sein jedoch heute dank, moderner Moglichkeiten, nahezu jedem Patienten wieder ermoglicht werden.

Gleichzeitig verlagert sich das Freizeitverhalten der Bevolkerung heutzutage in Grenzbereiche auf See, unter Wasser, im Gebirge oder auch in der Schwerelosigkeit, wo besondere Umweltbedingungen herrschen, die Hor- und Gleichgewichtsorgan in...