Full Description
This new edition has been fully revised to bring medical students and trainees fully up to date with the latest advances in ear, nose and throat, and head and neck surgery.
Divided into eight sections, the book begins with an introduction to ENT examination. Each of the following sections covers anatomy and the diagnosis and treatment of associated diseases and disorders in different areas of the head and neck.
The second edition includes new topics such as skull base surgery, functional endoscopic sinus surgery, and cochlear implantation, as well as a complete section dedicated to paediatric ENT.
Each chapter includes 'key points' for quick revision and numerous photographs, illustrations and tables.
Key points
Fully revised, second edition presenting latest advances in ENT and head and neck surgery
Covers many new topics with complete new section on paediatric ENT
'Key points' summarised for each chapter to assist revision
Previous edition published in 2008
Contents
Section I: ENT Examination
Examination of the Ear, Nose and Throat
Section II: The Ear
Anatomy of the Ear and Facial Nerve
Physiology of Hearing and Equilibrium
Symptoms of Ear Diseases
Clinical Examination of the Ear
Investigations for Ear Diseases
Diseases of the External Ear
Infections of the Tympanic Membrane and Middle Ear Cleft
Complications of Otitis Media
The Mastoidectomy Operation
Trauma to the Ear
Otosclerosis
Neoplasms of the Middle Ear
Diseases of the Inner Ear
Ototoxicity
Vertigo
Hearing Aid, Cochlear Implant and Tinnitus Masker
Facial Nerve Paralysis
Section III: The Nose and Paranasal Sinuses
Anatomy of the Nose and Paranasal Sinuses
Physiology of the Nose and Paranasal Sinuses
Symptoms of the Nose and Paranasal Sinus Diseases
Clinical Examination of the Nose and Paranasal Sinuses
Investigations for the Nose and Paranasal Sinus Diseases
Diseases of the External Nose
Noninfective Rhinitis: Allergic Rhinitis and Nonallergic Rhinitis
Rhinosinusitis
Complications of Rhinosinusitis
Diseases of Nasal Septum
Nasal Polyps
Chronic Infections, Granulomas and Other Diseases of the Nasal Cavity
Neoplasms of the Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses
Facial Trauma
Epistaxis and its Management
Diagnosis and Management of Facial Pain, Headache and Neuralgia of the Face
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and Other Endoscopic Procedures
Section IV: The Oral Cavity and Head And Neck
E mbryology and Applied Anatomy of the Oral Cavity
Physiology of the Oral Cavity: Perception of Taste Sensation, Formation and Functions of Saliva and Swallowing
Mechanism
Symptoms of Oral Cavity and Head and Neck Diseases
Clinical Examination of Oral Cavity and Head and Neck
Investigations for Oral Cavity and Head and Neck Diseases
Inflammatory Diseases of the Oral Cavity, Diseases of the Tongue and Immune Disorders of the Oral Cavity
Neoplasms, Tumor-like Lesions and Premalignant Conditions of the Oral Cavity
Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
Infections of the Salivary Glands and Sialolithiasis
Neoplasms of the Salivary Glands
Neoplasms of the Thyroid Gland
Other Diseases of the Thyroid Gland including Endocrine Disorders
Applied Anatomy and Diseases of Deep Neck Spaces of the Neck
Swellings of the Neck
Section V: The Pharynx and Larynx
Anatomy of the Pharynx
Anatomy of the Larynx
Physiology of the Pharynx and Larynx
Symptoms of Pharyngeal and Laryngeal Diseases
Clinical Examination of the Pharynx and Larynx
Investigations for Pharyngeal and Laryngeal Diseases including Endoscopy
Diseases of the Tonsils
Neoplasms of the Nasopharynx and Skull Base including Basic Principles of Skull Base Surgery
Infections and Non-neoplastic Diseases of the Pharynx including Snoring and Sleep Apnea in Adults
Neoplasms of the Pharynx
Infections and Non-neoplastic Diseases of the Larynx
Neoplasms of the Larynx
Neurological Lesions of the Pharynx and Larynx
Laryngotracheal Injuries
Voice Disorders including Phonosurgery
Stridor and Management of Obstructed Airway
Section VI: Aerodigestive Tract
Anatomy and Physiology of Esophagus and Tracheobronchial Tree
Foreign Bodies in the Aerodigestive Tract including Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy Procedures
Dysphagia
Section VII: Pediatric ENT
Congenital Diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat
Acute Otitis Media
Otitis Media with Effusion
Diseases of the Adenoids including Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Infections of the Tonsils
Pediatric Upper Airway Problems
Pediatric Neck Swellings
The Deaf Child
Section VII: Related Topics
Emergencies in ENT and Head and Neck
Imaging in ENT and Head and Neck Diseases
Radiotherapy in ENT and Head and Neck Cancers
Chemotherapy in ENT and Head and Neck Cancers
Laser in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Common Instruments used in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Common X-rays in ENT and Head and Neck
