Full Description
Disorders of the Auditory System covers both classic as well as new disorders of the auditory system and reflects the combined efforts of renowned audiologists and otologists. Perhaps for the first time, both the audiological and medical aspects of auditory dysfunction associated with disorders of the peripheral and central auditory system will be covered in one text. This book provides numerous insightful case studies that will provide informative reading for professionals in the fields of audiology, otology and neurology.
Contents
Foreword by James Jerger Acknowledgments 1. Introduction 2. Structure and Function of the Auditory and Vestibular Systems 3. Audiologic, Vestibular, and Radiologic Procedures 4. Outer and Middle Ear Disorders 5. Inner Ear Disorders 6. Auditory Nerve Disorders 7. Disorders Affecting the Central Auditory Nervous System 8. Tinnitus, Hyperacusis, and Auditory Hallucinations 9. Hereditary and Congenital Hearing Loss. Glossary Index
