Basic Otorhinolaryngology: A Step-by-Step Learning Guide, Second Edition, is an accessible introduction to the core concepts and potentially complex interrelationships in otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery. The fully revised new edition includes latest developments and up-to-date terminology, up-to-date diagnostic and treatment methods, and succinct overviews of important international consensus documents and position papers in the field. The book presents material in an engaging and user-friendly format, with chapters divided into study units that follow a consistent structure. Readers will also find a wealth of figures, tables, and flowcharts to facilitate quick comprehension of topics.
Key Features:
Completely updated chapters on audiology and vestibular disorders
New or expanded discussion of olfactory mucosa and disturbances, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, imaging methods, immunotherapy for allergic rhinitis, Aspergillus sinusitis, ear canal cholesteatoma, peripheral nerve paralysis, and much more
More than 600 superb full-color photographs, illustrations, and diagrams-many new or improved for this edition-clarify anatomical, operative, and embryological concepts
Chapters organized into brief study units make learning the material manageable and convenient
Each study unit begins with a starter outlining objectives for the unit and its relationship to other units and the overall scheme
Numerous cross-references to other study units enable rapid navigation to relevant areas
"Knowledge in depth" boxes provide information that goes beyond a basic understanding, such as surgical techniques, historical details, and case examples
"Points of emphasis" throughout call direct attention to the most pertinent facts
Basic Otorhinolaryngology: A Step-by-Step Learning Guide, Second Edition, is an essential resource for ENT residents and trainees, residents and trainees in related specialties, and students on rotation. Its breadth of coverage and easy-to-learn format makes the book ideal for course or exam preparation, and will also serve as a useful reference source.
Why a small ENT textbook on such a complex specialty?
-There is hardly any other "minor" specialty that is so relevant to the "major" specialties of internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, and general medicine. The knowledge conveyed in this book can be applied to a variety of disciplines.
Is otorhinolaryngology complicated?
-Maybe so, but a wealth of explanatory drawings and superb photographs give you a vivid portrait of anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
You're on a tight schedule?
-Then just read the main text. That will teach you all you need to know fortesting purposes.
-Later you can go back and read the in-depth boxes, which provide moredetailed information such as illustrative case reports, operating techniques,rare disorders, and historical background.
-The text passages are concise and well organized to give you a rapid overview.
-The detailed subject index and numerous page references let you navigatequickly to find the information you need.
You've had enough of long, rambling chapters?
-We've organized the material into small, convenient study units, much like alecture series.
-Each learning unit begins with a starter. This will tell you what the unit covers,let you know its relative importance, and provide you with cross-references toother units.
