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This text reviews the current understanding of vestibular anatomy allowing for a framework of reference, and how it's applied to vestibular testing, diagnosis and management of dizziness. Vestibular testing is an important tool in the evaluation and management of the patient with dizziness. It aids in establishing a diagnosis and determining the side or site of the lesion. In addition, it guides practitioners in selection of treatment and allows the ability of the patient’s condition to be evaluated over its time course. Common vestibular pathologies such as benign positional vertigo, Meniere’s disease, multisensory imbalance, vestibular neuritis, superior canal dehiscence, and vestibula...
The thoroughly updated Second Edition of this highly acclaimed text is a practical, concise, and current guide to diagnosis and treatment of the various diseases that cause dizziness and imbalance. The book progresses from symptoms to anatomy and physiology, history and physical examination, laboratory testing, disease entities, and treatment. This edition features expanded coverage of the physical examination and state-of-the-art information on test modalities, imaging techniques, surgical procedures, medical therapies for migraine, and superior canal dehiscence. A companion Website will offer the fully searchable text, a question bank, and videos of physical examination techniques, abnormal eye movements, and surgical techniques. (http://www.goebeldizzypatient.com)
This issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, Guest Edited by Drs Carol Bauer, Ronna P. Hertzano, and Didier Depireux, is devoted to Tinnitus. This issue is one of six selected each year by our series Consulting Editor, Sujana S. Chandrasekhar. Articles in this important issue include: Animal Models of Tinnitus; Epidemiology and Genetics of Tinnitus; Classification of Tinnitus; Noise: Acoustic Trauma to the Inner Ear; Noise: Acoustic Trauma and Tinnitus – What Musicians Know; Noise: Acoustic Trauma and Tinnitus – The US Military Experience; Perception of and Reaction to Tinnitus: The Depression Factor; Objective Correlates of Tinnitus via Electrophysiological Correlates: DPs and ABRs; Objective Correlates of Tinnitus via Imaging; Current Medical (validated) Treatments: Cognitive Therapy; Current Medical (validated) treatments: Pharmacological Intervention; Current Medical (validated) Treatments: Medical Devices, Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants; Alternative Treatments for Tinnitus: Alternative Medicine; Current Clinical Trials: Drug; Current Clinical Trials: Devices; Avenue for Future Treatments; and Tinnitus: An Industry Perspective.
In light of much public scrutiny concerning the possible risks and unfavorable outcomes of surgical procedures, this timely book addresses important issues in error prevention and safety for otologic and skull base surgery. Written by internationally recognized experts in the field, this text presents standards of care as well as in-depth review of critical preoperative considerations to develop a safe and effective procedure. Highlights: Extensive discussion of common ear and temporal bone surgical techniques with a special focus on safety Detailed coverage of indications and contraindications, testing procedures, alternatives, monitoring techniques and more An easy-to-reference chapter devoted to "Problems and Solutions" reviewing key concepts as well as how to avoid errors and manage complications when they occur All clinicians in otology and neurotology and skull base surgery will benefit from having this text on hand. This book will also be extremely useful for the resident preparing for oral board exams.
Otolaryngology Lifelong Learning Manual, Third Edition is the AAO-HNSF's comprehensive guide for lifelong learning and for those taking certification and re-certification exams in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. The book is divided into ten sections, each representing a subspecialty within otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, including: General, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Head and Neck, Laryngology and Bronchoesophagology, Otology and Neurotology, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Rhinology and Allergy. Key Features: Focuses on continuing professional development(CPD) and lifelong learning Covers the clinical fundamentals that all otolaryngologists must master Includes a new chapter on trauma written by the AAO-HNSF Trauma Committee which includes active duty military physicians This exam review book is an essential study guide for all residents in otolaryngology preparing for certification exams as well as practicing otolaryngologists preparing to take their re-certification exams.
This comprehensive otolaryngology reference presents a consistent approach to the diagnosis and treatment of head and neck disorders. It provides thorough coverage of basic science topics as well as concise, practical information on clinical topics, such as radiographic imaging of common clinical presentations, deep neck infections, transoral robotic surgery, surgery of the aging face, lasers in laryngology, and much more. Key Features: Opening section on emergency management containing key information residents need for emergency room rotations An expanded section on head and neck pathology Highlights provided in roundsmanship section of clinical chapters, ensuring that residents will have the answers to tough questions encountered on rounds High-quality illustrations help readers visualize information presented in the text Selected key references that provide in-depth details on specific topics This concise, practical reference is designed to be the main otolaryngology text that residents and fellows will use on a daily basis and the principal text otolaryngologists will use for board recertification review.
Otologic and Neurotologic Surgery is part of the series Surgical Techniques in Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery. The book presents practitioners with the latest advanced in surgery of the ear. Edited by a team of recognised US-based otolaryngologists, this authoritative atlas is unique in its scope. Each chapter discusses various otologic and neurotologic disorders followed by a detailed description of the surgical procedure used to treat the condition, and its related complications. The atlas is richly illustrated with full colour intraoperative photographs and drawings to enhance the description of each operative procedure. Newer surgical procedures such as over/under tympanoplasty, su...
Describes the latest techniques for virtually every surgery performed in the middle ear and mastoid. It is organized not by anatomy or disease, but by operative procedure. Progressing from simple surgical techniques to more complicated procedures, the book covers: tympanoplasty; the various forms of mastoidectomy; initial and revision stapedectomy; ossiculoplasty; and much more. This easy-to-use book is sure to become the reference of choice for practicing otolaryngologists. It is also ideal for residents who need an easily accessible textbook of modern otological surgical techniques.