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Opening with a clear overview of the biology and demographics of aging, this text authoritatively summarizes the most recent knowledge on disorders of the ears, nose, paranasal sinuses, oral cavity, larynx, voice, throat, and neck in the geriatric population. With chapters by prominent leaders in the discipline, this reference serves as an invaluable source of guidance on perioperative assessment, operative procedures and outcomes, and new strategies for reconstructive and cosmetic surgery.
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A considerable number of visits to primary care physicians are related to the diagnosis and management of conditions that affect the ears, nose, and throat. Expert Guide to Otolaryngology aids physicians in the evaluation and management of these patients. Written and edited by members of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Expert Guide to Otolaryngology provides the primary care physician with a handy, user-friendly, and informative reference. Chapters include numerous photographs and line drawings, case studies, management algorithms, and selected readings for additional information. It contains over 200 figures.
Newly revised and updated, this comprehensive, easy-to-use two-volume otolaryngology text is now in its Fourth Edition. More than 30 new chapters are included that reflect advances in the field, such as outcomes and evidence-based medicine, surgical management of nasal valve collapse and choanal atresia, immunology and allergy, allergic and non-allergic rhinitis, complications of rhinosinusitis, management of dysphagia, radiographic examination of the upper aerodigestive tract, endoscopic evaluation of the upper aerodigestive tract, cosmetic uses of Botox, and more. Coverage includes both adult and pediatric otolaryngology. All chapters are written by distinguished world-renowned authorities and contain summary highlights boxes, summary tables, and end-of-chapter reviews. More than 2,500 illustrations complement the text.
This newly revised and updated Second Edition surgical atlas is an integral complement to the textbook, Head and Neck Surgery--Otolaryngology, Third Edition. Comprehensive coverage provides surgical techniques and the latest procedures in a well organized, concise format. Step-by-step descriptions are presented and include accompanying two-color illustrations, outlines, tips, complications, postoperative care issues, references, and surgical variations. Many renowned surgeons author the chapters, making this noteworthy guide a necessary component in the otolaryngologic community.
A burgeoning elderly population has led to a great increase in the number of geriatric otolaryngology patients, and a comprehensive reference on the specialty will be invaluable in optimizing patient care. Geriatric Otolaryngology, published collaboratively by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) and Thieme, focuses on the unique challenges facing otolaryngologists and primary care physicians in managing ear, nose, and throat disorders in the elderly. It provides readers with the essential information they need to successfully treat this rapidly gr.
A comprehensive and practical reference on the assessment of acute and chronic pain, this is an authoritative and practical guide to the safe and effective management of pain. The concisely written text addresses the nature of pain, the pathophysiology and pharmacological treatment of pain, the psychological aspects of chronic pain, and the psychosocial factors in chronic pain patients. Geared to clinicians in all disciplines, the chapters in this book, written by leading experts, explain the most useful diagnostic tests, describe the entire spectrum of pain syndromes, and discuss all currently available drugs and other treatment options. Some of the chapters included are: Chronic Pain as Disease, Headache, Osteoarthritis and Fibromyalgia, Neuropathic Pain, and Addiction in Pain Management.