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Otolaryngological conditions affect people of all ages from newborns to older members of society, and have serious consequences for daily functions such as breathing, taste, and communication. There is a constant desire to understand the best evidence for current practice in a constantly evolving field such as medicine, and key publications underpin this contemporary knowledge. Landmark Papers in Otolaryngology presents a distilled summary of 99 of the classic, ground-breaking, and significant publications in the field of otolaryngology that are of essential relevance to the speciality today. Each paper is described, critiqued, and brought into the context of modern-day practice by a carefully selected team of international authorities from each subspecialist area to provide the reader with a clear understanding of the key publications in otolaryngology. Whether your aim is to understand the origins of otolaryngology, to review advances in key areas, or to gain insight from experts, this book offers a wealth of knowledge for everyone in the field, from the new trainee to the senior clinician. Landmark Papers in Otolaryngology is an invaluable and easily accessible reference text for all practitioners in the field, as well as those in overlapping specialities such as maxillofacial surgery, neurology, and plastic surgery.

This volume focuses on the history of research on hearing from comparative approaches. Each chapters examines the most formative studies that led to current understanding of hearing across taxa and still influence hearing research in general. Much of the early work on hearing, which goes back to Aristotle, as well as the classic work of 16th to early 20th century scientists (e.g., Spellanzani, Retzius, Ramón y Cajal, and Helmholtz) is not well known to modern investigators. Similarly, work in the first 75 years of the 20th century is also unknown or, in some cases, dismissed because it is “old.” Much of the earlier work describes research approaches and results fundamental to our understanding of hearing as well as the beauty of observation and synthesis. The pioneering work on hearing contains ideas and questions that are still germane today. Thus, the goal of this volume isto introduce, review, and put into perspective, older but exemplary, extraordinary studies by investigators that form the basis of our knowledge as well as questions being asked today.Each chapter includes the first significant observations and approaches to hearing in the taxa and/or hearing type that is the focus of the chapter with some of the most important earlier papers discussed in some detail, including the theories, formative experiments, results, and conclusions. Each chapter provides briefer notations and citations of additional important papers that are outgrowths of the founding research – or correlate and even reverse the original works. This volume is a departure from the classic approach established for the SHAR books in which the focus has been on a single topic, and on the most recent and exciting discoveries. One difference in this volume from past SHAR volumes is that we have a more coordinated approach for the chapters to ensure that this volume is, indeed, a documentation of hearing research history, not a review of the latest status of the topic. A second difference is that the focus of the volume is on the historical value of studies. In that sense, the volume maintains the tutorial value for which SHAR books are famous, but it explores the ancestry of modern research in order to help new researchers to gain perspective on important questions and on fundamental information they may not fully appreciate – to their loss. Our interest in doing this volume comes from phenomena familiar to most senior investigators - that younger investigators often have little or no sense of the history of their discipline, and they often do not know that their “hot” new idea was not only pursued, and often solved, but further that it was solved in an elegant way. We believe it is important to bring the methodologies and discoveries on hearing done before the advent of the internet to light, for the benefit and growth of new research.In deciding on the chapter divisions for this book, we considered a number of different organizational schemes, and particularly using as a focus methodological approaches (e.g., psychoacoustics, low to high frequency types, physiology, anatomy). However, we came to the conclusion that most investigators tend to be more focused on working within a particular taxonomic group, settling on particular taxa, in many cases driven by the special hearing abilities. We also concluded that that this approach is more naturally related to the evolution not only of hearing, but also to the evolution of ideas, as much of hearing science was part of the “natural philosopher” approach that was a core element of historical discoveries.

Fish Hearing and Bioacoustics is an anthology of review papers that were presented at a special symposium to honor Arthur Popper and Richard Fay on May 25th 2013 at the Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, FL. The research presentations at this conference spanned the range of disciplines covered by Fay and Popper during their long and productive careers. The book includes the following thematic areas for the papers in this special volume: morphology and anatomy of the inner ear and lateral line systems; physiology of inner ear, lateral line, and central auditory systems; acoustically mediated behavior, including communication and sound localization; and environmental influences on fish hearing and bioacoustics, including anthropogenic effects of noise on fishes. Each chapter reviews and summarizes the past studies of particular area that will lead the reader up to the current work presented at the symposium. In addition, each chapters includes a perspective of how Arthur Popper and Richard Fay have influenced their particular area of fish bio acoustic research. Each manuscript also includes a hypotheses for future studies. These hypotheses will provide a springboard for future work in each field.

The International Symposium on Hearing is a highly-prestigious, triennial event where world-class scientists present and discuss the most recent advances in the field of hearing research in animals and humans. Presented papers range from basic to applied research, and are of interest neuroscientists, otolaryngologists, psychologists, and artificial intelligence researchers. Basic Aspects of Hearing: Physiology and Perception includes the best papers from the 2012 International Symposium on Hearing. Over 50 chapters focus on the relationship between auditory physiology, psychoacoustics, and computational modeling.

Dear colleagues, Promotion of the development of ENT is one of the most important tasks of IFOS (International Federation of Otorhinolaryngology). Apart from organizing the World Congresses it supports different international and regional meetings, organizes symposiums on well­ determined subjects, etc. Since the last World Congress in 1981, in addition to the Danube Symposium in 1982 and the Congress of ENT Societies in Asia­ Oceania in 1983, an international symposium was organized in Antwerp by the Belgian ENT Society on evaluation problems of middle ear surgery. This is a very controversial question on which there is no concensus. During a four-day meeting many anatomical and pathological aspects, operative methods, possibilities of the evaluation of the results with computers, were widely discussed. You will find all the lectures presented in this book. I am convinced that these papers will prove to be a good basis for further discussion and hope that finally we shall achieve an international agreement on the evaluation of our results in middle ear surgery. My thanks go to Professor Marquet for organizing the meeting and for publishing the papers. Professor Dr. L. Surjan President of IFOS 10 WELCOME Dear colleagues and especially dear Professor Marquet, In my function as pro-rector of the University of Antwerp I am very proud of welcoming you to the opening of the International Conference on'The Postoperative Evaluation in Middle Ear Surgery'. It gives me the opportunity to stress the importance of this congress and to honour Prof. Marquet.

Language and Speech has been selected for the Fifth Convention of the Academia Eurasiana Neurochirurgica as a topic closely related to neurosurgery but also to philosophy, art, culture and humanity and treated by various experts of the field of this interdisciplinary subject. The volume has a certain structure: Language is evaluated as a tool of the Homo Artis in the introduction, which is followed by chapters focusing the language in history, in linguistics, as well as in music and that of the animals. In the next part speech is dealt with as a physiological process. It is followed by papers on three different but uniformly neurosurgical representation of speech in gliomas, AVMs, and focal epilepsies. Neurologists compiled papers on clinical forms of aphasia, and that among bilinguists as well as on lateralisation of speech centres in relation of handedness followed by rehabilitation of speech disorders. Two papers on language and computers complete the volume.

The present book contains the original papers and essential points of the general discussion of a meeting organized in a series of tri-annual conferences, initiated by Dr. R. Plomp with the meeting in Driebergen, The Netherlands, 1969. These symposia have tried to bring to\ether people from extreme fields in auditory research and to amalgamate their recent findings. This series of conferences has proven to be most successful and has attracted much attention by scientists in auditory research. The organizers have tried to maintain the character of the meeting with em­ phasis on discussion by precirculation of the full text of the papers and by re­ stricting the number of active contributions. Unfortunately, this forced us to reject a great number of submitted papers - in selection we attempted to compose a fair survey of certain fields of auditory research but leave others untreated. Because of the same reason the number of invited review papers had to be limited to three. The reader may decide whether or not this selection was adequate. We thank all those participants who attended the meeting inspite of the rejection of their paper. The authors have been responsible for text and typing of their manuscripts. The editors have not attempted to standardize the spelling.

This book provides a practical, step-by-step guidance on modern workhorse flaps for plastic and reconstructive surgeons in training or in their early career. The 50 chapters cover everything from surgical fundamentals to preconditions of microsurgical techniques, but also covers pre-operative planning, steps of microsurgical dissection and management of complications in a straightforward, explanatory style, and are supplemented by over 600 clinical illustrations and cadaveric images. Further videos demonstrations with pertinent steps in flap dissection, anatomical nomenclature and long-term outcomes are also demonstrated. For each flap a detailed discussion of key papers concerning its origin, pitfalls, technical refinements and tips for success are also included. Thanks to specific notes on common reconstructive challenges and complications, this book offers a valuable reference tool and would be unquestionably an integral reference guide for every surgeon interested in reconstructive microsurgical techniques, especially during their early microsurgical career.

This book contains the papers that were presented at the XIIIth International Symposium on Hearing (ISH), which was held in Dourdan, France, between August 24 and 29, 2003. From its first edition in 1969, the Symposium has had a distinguished tradition of bringing together auditory psychologists and physiologists. Hearing science now also includes computational modeling and brain imaging, and this is reflected in the papers collected. The rich interactions between participants during the meeting were yet another indication of the appositeness of the original idea to confront approaches around shared scientific issues. A total of 62 solicited papers are included, organized into 12 broad thematic areas ranging from cochlear signal processing to plasticity and perceptual learning. The themes follow the sessions and the chronological order of the paper presentations during the symposium. A notable feature of the ISH books is the transcription of the discussions between participants. A draft version of the book is circulated before the meeting, and all participants are invited to make written comments, before or during the presentations. This particularity is perhaps what makes the ISH book series so valuable as a truthful picture of the evolution of issues in hearing science. We tried to uphold this tradition, which was all the easier because of the excellent scientific content of the discussions.

Few books have been published before with details on preoperative planning, markings and performance of primary surgical techniques to correct the cleft lip and palate deformity. This information is commonly required by surgeons. Scientific papers, conferences, and video clips of these surgical procedures are limited in details about how to address this common disease.This book provides a comprehensive overview of surgery for the correction of primary cleft lip and palate, including planning, selecting the most suitable techniques, markings, performing operative techniques, and preoperative care. Unlike other literature on the topic, which focuses on surgical techniques, this operative atlas (with detailed illustrations) covers the entire spectrum of this congenital deformity: classification of cleft lip and palate, management protocols, unilateral cleft lip surgery, bilateral cleft lip surgery, cleft palate surgery, post operative care and case studies. It will be a unique and valuable resource for surgeons treating this common condition.

This volume unites papers in speech communication and language development which were presented as a broad interdisciplinary spectrum of all aspects of vocal communication at a Symposium held in honor of Björn Lindblom. These papers deal with the acoustic patterning of speech, its perceptual processing, the biology of communication, and motor processes, including animal communication, language acquisition as well as sound structures in the languages of the world. They look at the emergence of sound structures in the child and the adaptation of these structures in speech production and speech perception of adult language users under anatomical, physiological, physical, linguistic, social and situational constraints. Phoneticians, linguists, psychologists, communication scientists, biophysicists, and zoologists will all find important contributions to their own fields, of great current value, and from a truly interdisciplinary perspective.

This volume presents a set of essays that discuss the development and plasticity of the vertebrate auditory system. The topic is one that has been considered before in the Springer Handbook of Auditory Research (volume 9 in 1998, and volume 23 in 2004) but the field has grown substantially and it is appropriate to bring previous material up to date to reflect the wealth of new data and to raise some entirely new topics. At the same time, this volume is also unique in that it is the outgrowth of a symposium honoring two-time SHAR co-editor Professor Edwin W Rubel on his retirement. The focus of this volume, though, is an integrated set of papers that reflect the immense contributions that Dr. Rubel has made to the field over his career. Thus, the volume concurrently presents a topic that is timely for SHAR, but which also honors the pioneer in the field. Each chapter explores development with consideration of plasticity and how it becomes limited over time. The editors have selected authors with professional, and often personal, connections to Dr. Rubel, though all are, in their own rights, outstanding scholars and leaders in their fields. The specific audience will be graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and established psychologists and neuroscientists who are interested in auditory function, development, and plasticity. This volume will also be of interest to hearing scientists and to the broad neuroscience community because many of the ideas and principles associate with the auditory system are applicable to most sensory systems. The volume is organized to appeal to psychophysicists, neurophysiologists, anatomists, and systems neuroscientists who attend meetings such as those held by the Association for Research in Otolaryngology, the Acoustical Society of America, and the Society for Neuroscience.

This volume is dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Department of Otolaryngology of the Sapporo Medical University. It commemorates this landmark event and honors the department's rich tradition of excellence. Chapters feature results of clinical and basic research conducted at the university. The carefully selected articles – ten clinical reviews, ten original research papers, and one case report – reflect the wide range of specialty fields within the department. Topics covered include otology, allergy and rhinology, oncology, sleep medicine, and tonsils. This book is a comprehensive, inspiring contribution to the celebration of one of the oldest departments within the Sapporo Medical University. It contains valuable information for new and experienced otolaryngologists, neurotologists, allergologists, and head and neck surgeons.

This comprehensive volume examines the current state of free radical biology and its impact on otology, laryngology, and head and neck function. The chapters collectively highlight the interrelationship of basic and translational studies in each area, define the challenges to translation, and identify the existing basic issues that demand investigation as well as the opportunities for novel intervention to prevent and treat ENT pathology and impairment. In each chapter, or in some cases pairs of chapters, the author(s) have included or married issues of basic research with translational challenges and research, thus defining the pathway by which new basic insights may lead to interventions to prevent or treat impairment. The final chapter of this book reflects a meeting of all the contributors, culminating in a discussion and “white paper” that identifies the challenges to the field and defines the studies and collaborations that may lead to improved understanding of free radical biology in ENT and, subsequently, new interventions to medically treat ENT pathology.

While first accounts of food allergy date back to antiquity, only in recent years has food allergy become recognized as one of the major allergic diseases. During the last decade the output of research papers on food allergy increased tremendously, and today, issues related to food allergies still attract a lot of attention among academics and the general public. Featuring contributions by world-renowned experts, this book presents the current concept, practice and recent advances in the field of food allergy. A comprehensive background section provides a historical retrospective and information on the immunological basis and epidemiology of food allergies. Main topics discussed include clinical aspects, diagnosis and management, allergen-based food allergies, and disease-based food allergies. Furthermore, nutritional aspects and diets, public policy and educational programs are covered as well as recent hot topics such as molecular-based allergen diagnosis, eosinophilic gastrointestinal food allergies and oral immunotherapy. Allergists, pediatricians, internists, dermatologists and general practitioners will find this publication an essential source of information as it provides in-depth insights into food allergies from childhood to adulthood.

The book is concerned with changes in the perception of sound that are associated with hearing loss and aging. Hearing loss affects about 7% of the population in developed countries, and the proportion is increasing as the average age of the population increases. The audiogram is the most widely used diagnostic tool in audiology clinics around the world. The audiogram involves measuring the threshold for detecting sounds of different frequencies. Sometimes the audiogram is the only diagnostic tool that is used. However, hearing problems are not completely characterized by the audiogram. Two individuals with similar audiograms may show very different abilities in the detection and discrimination of sounds at above-threshold levels. Also, a person may have hearing difficulties despite having an audiogram that is within the range conventionally considered as ‘normal'. One factor that may influence the discrimination of sounds, especially the ability to understand speech in background sounds, is sensitivity to temporal fine structure (TFS).This monograph reviews the role played by TFS in masking, pitch perception, speech perception, and spatial hearing, and concludes that cues derived from TFS play an important role in all of these. Evidence is reviewed suggesting that cochlear hearing loss reduces the ability to use TFS cues. Also, the ability to use TFS declines with increasing age even when the audiogram remains normal. This provides a new dimension to the changes in hearing associated with aging, a topic that is currently of great interest in view of the increasing proportion of older people in the population.The study of the role of TFS in auditory processing has been a hot topic in recent years. While there have been many research papers on this topic in specialized journals, there has been no overall review that pulls together the different research findings and presents and interprets them within a coherent framework. This monograph fills this gap.

This book is based on the proceedings and discussions of a closed workshop held in Santa Margherita Ligure in January 1995. It was an original scientific experience: no public was admitted. For three days the main contributors of this book remained closed in a wonderful ho­ tel. In the same hotel Guglielmo Marconi, in the 30s, performed his first experiments with radio waves. The hotel was therefore an ideal place, al­ though the problems we discussed were not so'revolutionary'like Marco­ ni's experiments. In these days round tables, superrescricted meetings on specific topics and presentation of selected papers, only for very few persons, were per­ formed. We discussed about definition, ethiopathogenesis, physiopathology, clinical and instrumental evaluations, medico-legal and therapeutic aspects of whiplash injuries. All the attendants tried to report and discuss personal experiences and ideas in order to compare them. All the discussions were especially aimed to prepare the chapters you will read in this book. We returned to our homes very tired, but very rich in our minds. We really hope that after reading this book you will be as tired as rich. We are very grateful to Pharmacia, who supported the closed workshop and the preparation of this publication.

This is a textbook of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) for undergraduate students, though the interest of the postgraduate students has also been kept in mind. The salient features of the book include colored photographs, flow charts, latest trends in surgical procedures, key points and attractive student-friendly layout. In keeping with the latest concepts, chapters on Speech Disorders, Olfaction, Stapedectomy, Dacryocystorhinostomy, Surgery of Salivary and Thyroid Glands, Snoring and Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Multiple Choice Questions have been added. Model Test Papers have also been given in the Appendix for the benefit of the students. The book is divided into 11 sections each section dealing with various aspects of the relevant subject.

Sleep Medicine is a field that attracts physicians from a variety of clinical backgrounds. As a result, the majority of sleep specialists who interpret sleep studies (PSG) do not have specialized training in neurophysiology and electroencephalography (EEG) interpretation. Given this and the fact that PSGs usually are run at a third of the speed of EEGs and that they usually have a limited array of electrodes, waveforms frequently appear different on the PSGs compared to the EEGs. This can lead to challenges interpreting certain unusual looking activity that may or may not be pathological. This Atlas of Electroencephalograpy in Sleep Medicine is extensively illustrated and provides an array of examples of normal waveforms commonly seen on PSG, in addition to normal variants, epileptiform and non-epileptiform abnormalities and common artifacts. This resource is divided into five main sections with a range of topics and chapters per section. The sections cover Normal Sleep Stages; Normal Variants; Epileptiform Abnormalities; Non-epileptiform Abnormalities; and Artifacts. Each example includes a brief description of each EEG together with its clinical significance, if any. Setting the book apart from others in the field is the following feature: Each EEG discussed consists of three views of the same page -- one at a full EEG montage with 30mm/sec paper speed, the same montage at 10mm/sec (PSG speed) and a third showing the same thing at 10 mm/sec, but with the abbreviated PSG montage. Unique and the first resource of its kind in sleep medicine, the Atlas of Electroencephalograpy in Sleep Medicine will greatly assist those physicians and sleep specialists who read PSGs to identify common and unusual waveforms onEEG as they may appear during a sleep study and serve as a reference for them in that capacity.

Vestibular physiology has acquired new interest in the past few years. The development of fast aircraft, beginning during the Second World War and continuing through modern supersonic jets and space travel, has increased dramatically the acceleration range to which man is subjected, from prolonged weightlessness to several gs. The labyrinth measures all kinds of acceleration, including gravity. and therefore has taken on particular impor­ tance in the study of human health in the Space Age. It is understandable. then, that NASA sponsored the Symposium on Vestibular Function and Morphology. a satellite of the Eighth Annual Meeting of the Society of Neuroscience. held October 30-November 1. 1978, at the University of Pittsburgh, which also supported the symposium. The present volume was developed from papers originally presented there. My strategy in editing this book has been to focus upon the vestibular end organ and its direct connections. both peripheral and central, in order to as­ sure a coherent discussion of the basics of vestibular function, structure, and ultrastructure. Fortunately, it was possible to secure the contributions of a number of outstanding investigators from both the United States and abroad, including functionally oriented morphologists. ultrastructuralists, biophysicists, and vestibular physiologists. The result is a comprehensive discussion of the main mechanisms of the labyrinth: the transduction pro­ cess at the receptor level, in the semicircular canals, and in the utricular and saccular maculae; the information transfer through neuronal pathways to the nuclei and the cerebellum; and the general organization of the system.

In the summer of 2006, the 5th International Symposium on Middle Ear Mechanics in Research and Otology was held at the University of Zurich, Switzerland. More than 250 participants from 33 countries in all five continents came together to present their most current research results, exchange their knowledge in practical applications, to discuss open questions and discover new unsolved problems.This book includes representative, peer-reviewed articles of the lectures and papers presented during the symposium, and thereby gives an overview of the ongoing research and current knowledge in the function and mechanics of the normal, diseased and reconstructed middle ear. It covers basic research, engineering and clinical aspects of evaluation, diagnosis and surgery of the middle ear as well as implantable hearing devices in a very broad and interdisciplinary way. Following the tradition of the organizers of the previous conferences to collect the contributions of the symposium, this volume further initialized and promotes many fruitful discussions on middle ear mechanics with different points of view.

Otosclerosis is a disorder causing a hardening of the middle ear bones which leads to a progressive hearing loss. Internationally renowned experts met in Saas Fee (Switzerland) in 2004 to discuss otosclerosis and stapes surgery, and they have subsequently been invited by the editor to present their findings in this publication. From basic to clinical research, all relevant topics such as epidemiology, genetics, histopathology, molecular biology, and virus etiology are described. Also shown are the mechanics of the middle ear in model and in vivo, audiologic and imaging procedures, and surgical techniques including laser surgery. Further papers discuss advantages and disadvantages of stapes prosthesis, stapedectomy versus stapedotomy, and indications and contraindications of common therapies. Finally postsurgery complications and how to deal with them, short- and long term results, as well as the significance of stapes surgery in training and future developments are presented. This publication will keep the otorhinolaryngologist in clinic and practice up to date on current research and clinical development, but also pathologists, radiologists and virologists will find it inspiring reading.

Hearing – From Sensory Processing to Perception presents the papers of the latest “International Symposium on Hearing”, a meeting held every three years focusing on psychoacoustics and the research of the physiological mechanisms underlying auditory perception. The proceedings provide an up-to-date report on the status of the field of research into hearing and auditory functions. The 59 chapters treat topics such as: the physiological representation of temporal and spectral stimulus properties as a basis for the perception of modulation patterns, pitch and signal intensity; spatial hearing and the physiological mechanisms of binaural processing in mammals; integration of the different stimulus features into auditory scene analysis; physiological mechanisms related to the formation of auditory objects; speech perception; and limitations of auditory perception resulting from hearing disorders.

The volumes in this reviewed series, formerly called ‘Advances in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery', feature extensive overview and original articles on current developments in plastic reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Papers are especially designed to help the practitioner keep up with recent advances in the field and elaborate on their importance for everyday practice. The areas of major progress selected for volume 17 include vertical mammaplasty, structural fat grafting of the face, augmentation gluteoplasty, complete bilateral cleft lip-nasal deformity, the role of conduits in the repair of peripheral nerve injuries and advances in otoplasty. Further chapters include a review of nerve transfers and a discussion of the role and benefits of silicones in topical therapy on the skin. Recognized specialists in the field have again contributed to this publication, making the information presented easily accessible and providing step-by-step guides enhanced by detailed illustrations.

This revised and expanded second edition provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of topics relating to head and neck and endocrine surgery, including: maxillofacial injuries, surgery of the scalp, surgery of the salivary glands, jaw tumors, surgery of the oral cavity (lips, tongue, floor of the mouth, and palate), swellings and ulcers of the face, inflammation in the neck, cervical lymphadenopathy, midline and lateral neck swellings, tumors of the pharynx, and endocrine surgery (thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, suprarenal glands, and neuroendocrine tumors). This second edition also includes additional and detailed chapters on thyroidectomy procedures, thyroid and parathyroid endocrine emergencies, thyroid and parathyroid disease during pregnancy, and thyroid and parathyroid transplantation. The coverage extends beyond surgical indications and procedures to encompass aspects such as anatomy, clinical presentation, and imaging diagnosis. With its clear structure, the book facilitates quick reference and will serve as a valuable tool for practitioners, as well as for upper-level graduate students.

This book starts by discussing the anatomy and physiology of the inner ear. Then it delves deeper into hearing loss, how to prevent it, and the genetics behind it. How to manage related symptoms such as hyperacusis and tinnitus is also discussed as well as current medical treatments and new immunological approaches to treating hearing loss. Furthermore, the most up-to-date hearing devices such as digital hearing aids, implantable bone conduction devices, and cochlear implants are discussed at great length.Each chapter opens with an overview of its main concepts, is filled with various illustrations and tables to aid in the explanation of the text, and concludes with a list of the pertinent citations. This fascinating book is especially aimed at people with hearing loss and includes pertinent information on devices assisting them in hearing. This unique book that is addressed to both patients and professionals, is an easy to read book and will update them about the management of hearing loss in 2023 and beyond.

Big data plays an increasingly important role in today's practice of otolaryngology and in all of healthcare. In Big Data in Otolaryngology, Dr. Jennifer Villwock leads a team of expert authors who provide a comprehensive view of many key impacts of big data in otolaryngology—including understanding what big data is and what we can and cannot learn from it; best practices regarding analysis; translating findings to clinical care and associated cautions; ethical issues; and future directions. - Covers the clinical relevance of big data in otolaryngology, lessons and limitations of large administrative datasets, biologic big data, and much more. - Discusses artificial intelligence (AI) in otolaryngology and its clinical application. - Presents a patient perspective on big data in otolaryngology and its use in clinical care, as well as a glimpse into the future of big data. - Compiles the knowledge and expertise of leading experts in the field who have assembled the most up-to-date recommendations for managing big data in otolaryngology. - Consolidates today's available information on this timely topic into a single, convenient resource.

This book consisted of 12 chapters, 280 color figures and 200 white & black figures; each figure was followed by a detail annotation.In the first part, the anatomy and surgical mark of the following structures were described respectively in detail: five portions of the temporal bone, external-media-internal ear, facial nerve in temporal bone, cerebellopontine angle and petrous apex. This is the basics of understanding the anatomic marks of normal radiological imaging and pathological-radiological imaging.In the second part, two-dimension CT imaging of temporal bone and the corresponding sectional anatomy of the same temporal bone were compared one by one on axial, coronal and sagittal view. Surgical and radiologic anatomic structures were marked in each section, their clinical significances were also explained in the meantime.In the third part, it covers 10 kinds of ear diseases using CT imaging in each part. It includes congenital malformation, trauma, inflammation, cholesteatoma. tumor and neighbor disease which affected the temporal bone, were described in detail respectively, some diseases attached MRI imaging and surgical findings. This may help for understanding radiological imaging and planning preoperative design.This book is useful for Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, Radiology doctors and related teaching personals.

Literatur über die Chirurgie der Lippen-, Kiefer-, Gaumenspalten ist in der Regel sehr spezifisch und für Experten auf diesem Gebiet geschrieben. Ein chirurgisches Handbuch zum Erlernen der basalen chirurgischen Techniken bei Lippen-, Kiefer-, Gaumenspalten fehlt bisher auf dem Markt. Spaltchirurgische Atlanten enthalten nicht alle operativen Schritte und machen es Anfängern schwer, das didaktische Konzept im Operationssaal zu verstehen. Die Technik der Spaltchirurgie wird daher oft direkt vom Lehrer an den Schüler weitergegeben, ohne dass ein systematisch ausgearbeitetes Lehrkonzept vorliegt.Das vorliegende Buch schließt genau diese Lücke. So wird die Chirurgie der Lippen-, Kiefer-, Gaumenspalten systematisch dargestellt - mit ersten Schritten an einem innovativen Ausbildungsmodell, didaktisch sinnvoll und mit zahlreichen detaillierten Abbildungen. Jedes Kapitel beginnt mit Informationen zum historischen Hintergrund. Zunächst wird kurz beschrieben, wie die etablierten Operationstechniken zum Standard wurden und welche Überlegungen zu diesen Konzepten führten. Anschließend werden anatomische Grundlagen sowie präoperative Überlegungen vorgestellt. Hierfür werden aufwendige Schemazeichnungen und Abbildungen verwendet. Jede Operationstechnik wird dann Schritt für Schritt mit zahlreichen Bildern erklärt und gezeigt. Ein einfaches Trainingsmodell bietet die Möglichkeit, die Techniken der Lippenplastik Schritt für Schritt zu simulieren und zu üben. Abschließend gibt es Expertentipps und Empfehlungen für weiterführende Literatur. Das Buch stellt einen internationalen Standard für alle Chirurgen dar, die die die Chirurgie der Lippen-, Kiefer-, Gaumenspalten erlernen möchten. Es kann aber auch für Experten auf dem Gebiet hilfreich sein, z. B. zum Nachschlagen von Konzepten bei selteneren Spalttypen wie den lateralen Gesichtsspalten.

The volume offers a comprehensive overview of voice rehabilitation after total laryngectomy through a multidisciplinary approach which is the result of the collaboration between otolaryngology specialists and speech therapists. After a short introduction on total laryngectomy and voice recovery, the volume discusses patient selection for voice prosthesis. The following part describes the surgical steps for prosthesis implantation and replacement, the complications that may occur and their solutions. The fourth part focuses on voice rehabilitation. The closing part reviews the different types of voice prostheses and devices and their use and correct management for optimal respiratory, olfactory and speech rehabilitation. Each topic addressed is supported by a wealth of detailed images and step-by-step videos. Given its features, the volume will be an invaluable tool for ENT specialists and speech therapists as well as residents in these fields.

This book covers the full scope of fundamental oral and maxillofacial surgery, while supporting readers to focus on the essential information and disorders which are the most common, or have significant implications for modern clinical practice. It presents an overview of the most common clinical presentations, physical examination findings, diagnostic tools, complications, treatments, and discussions of differential diagnosis and related issues. Detailed illustrations including clinical photographs, radiological images and pathological slides provide a visual guide to conditions, techniques, diagnoses and key concepts. The most current clinical information also cover the minor and major complications which may occur in all facets of oral maxillofacial surgery. Readers can focus on the prompt recognition of each diagnosis, and consider differential diagnosis as well as precise management strategies in preventing complication and relapse. Case-based approach discussion can actively engage and raise the reader interest and retention of the information. Overall, the book provides a uniquely contemporary approach, reflecting the exciting developments of technique and instrumentation within this surgical field, built on technical innovation and state-of-art clinical practice. It is a readable resource, identifying commonalities and shedding light on controversies through reasoned discussion and balanced presentation of the evidence.

The second of a multi-volume set takes into account the deficit of experience and knowledge gained from 3D preoperative planning and postoperative control using new radiological protocols in surgical procedures, with corresponding consequences. It contrasts the established standard techniques of orthognathic oral and maxillofacial surgery with alternatives that are based on years of experience and knowledge gained from better radiological analysis. Orthopaedic oral and maxillofacial surgery has experienced a renaissance in recent years, primarily due to three-dimensional radiological imaging.The book has deliberately been structured in such a way that the clinical situation is contrasted with a graphic representation for better understanding, which is intended to point out special situations that can in turn positively influence the surgical planning of the intervention in order to avoid undesirable results in the individual case. The book will have a reduced text part, but witha lot of illustrations, in order to show the surgeon, who works image-oriented, the logic of the surgical procedure in a simple and clear way. The graphic illustrations will illustrate the three-dimensionality of the complex anatomy in the midface region close to the orbits and the skull base. Illustrations must help where radiological images fall short. The structure of the book will nevertheless be classic, as the variations of the established techniques can only be understood on the basis of historical development.A corresponding textbook that combines clinical situations with pre- and postoperative radiological evaluation and graphic explanation does not exist to date. It will appeal to a broad readership of students and professionals working within Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery, and Otorhinolaryngology.

Vestibular rehabilitation (VR) has changed over the last decades from a purely PT-based (PT=physical therapy) concept to a multifactorial, multiprofessional therapy which includes PT (as basis), augmented reality, tech-based training programs, as well as supplementary drug therapy. This book presents an academic, state-of-the-art overview that helps the therapists to perform those programs which will help to council and prepare the patients. It is of interest for physicians, scientists and therapists from different areas like neurologists, rehabilitation scientists, otolaryngologists, geriatricians, neuroorthopedics and others (such as PT).

The book provides a comprehensive overview of sudden deafness. The volume comprises eleven chapters that are easy to read, amenable, and aim to address all commonly raised questions in daily practice. It starts with a chapter on the concept and epidemiology of sudden deafness, followed by the aetiology of sudden sensorineural hearing loss, diagnostic assessment, and MRI. The next chapter covers prognostic factors and recovery criteria. The remaining chapters elaborate on treatment options, and the closing chapter presents the available hearing aids for single-sided deafness (SSD). This book is the result of over 20 years of clinical experience, research, and knowledge dissemination on this disease. It will be a valuable resource for ENT specialists, neurology specialists, and family doctors.

This book offers comprehensive and up-to-date information about propolis and its applications in otorhinolaryngology. Propolis, a natural resin produced by bees, has been shown to possess antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Despite numerous publications discussing its benefits, the authors'goal is to compile scientifically proven data into an academic resource that can aid in further research in the field of propolis and its applications. With a focus on evidence-based information, this volume presents only preclinical and clinical studies, prioritizing proven effects over potential therapeutic benefits. The initial chapters are dedicated to general information on bees, hives, honey, and propolis. The following chapters delve into the antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral, and antimycotic effects of propolis, followed by more specific discussions on topics such as sinus and pulmonary effects. Other chapters explore the effects of propolis on conditions like rhinosinusitis, nasal blockage, and allergic rhinitis. The final chapter focuses on Anatolian Propolis and its distinct characteristics. Given the rising popularity of propolis, this updated reference should be an essential addition to the libraries of otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, general practitioners, and all individuals seeking information to understand the benefits of propolis and its relevance in modern healthcare practices.

This classic ENT textbook has been updated and expanded to reflect the increasing sophistication of diagnostic and management skills. All sub-specialities are covered, with the content grouped into five major sections: Rhinology, Head and Neck, Otology, Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Imaging.New material includes:- A new chapter on middle ear devices- Information on recent technical advances, including implant devices, immunotherapy and monoclonal antibodies- Updated coverage of imaging and diagnostic techniquesEach chapter includes key learning points, up-to-date references and suggestions for further reading. Many chapters benefit from updated figures which provide clarity and enhance the effectiveness of the text. ENT trainees and other practitioners with an interest in otorhinolaryngology will find this all-purpose textbook ideal for a thorough understanding of the specialty.From the Foreword by the President of the Royal College of Surgeons of England‘This iconic ENT textbook has guided generations of aspiring ENT surgeons around the world, as well as practitioners from other disciplines seeking a general grounding in the specialty.'‘By bringing together recognised experts in their fields, the editors have ensured that this Twelfth Edition of Logan Turner's Diseases of the Nose, Throat and Ear will remain a definitive text for those working in the UK and also in those many countries around the world in which previous editions of the book have gained popularity.'- Mr Tim MitchellReviews of the Eleventh Edition‘It is a modern, well-illustrated textbook with plenty of illustrations and figures, and the text is clear, well written and broken up into easy-to-read sections. It is also a suitable textbook both for primary and secondary care doctors and has a good depth of coverage. If you want to learn more about ENT and want an established, yet up-to-date book which is not expensive then look no further. It is an excellent general all-purpose ENT textbook which will satisfy a wide audience.'- Dr Harry Brown

Learn the facts about sinus surgery and the medical and minimally invasive procedures available to you from a pioneer in otolaryngology. Sinuses. Everybody has them. Nobody likes them. The words “sinus” and “issues” are associated together so often, it's no wonder that over half a million people receive sinus surgery in the US each year. But for many, the problems with their sinuses still persist well after receiving treatment. With more than thirty years of experience as a sinus surgeon, Dr. Reuben Setliff wants patients to know as much as possible about their sinuses when facing the potentially life-altering choices of surgery and picking a long-term care routine. His tell-all book, Let's Clear Things Up, explains the differences between optional and necessary surgery, the benefits of minimally invasive procedures, and natural ways to correct sinus problems all on our own. Get informed so that when you walk into a clinic, the air between you and your doctor is clear enough to get you breathing right the first time.

Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) has gained increasing interest during the past decades and is now an integral part of various surgical disciplines, especially in neurosurgery, but also in otolaryngology, orthopedics, vascular surgery and general surgery. With expanding applications and evolving techniques, the monitoring team is faced with increasingly complex tasks and responsibilities. Despite its importance and significance in modern surgical medicine and the expectations associated with it, IONM is still not a regular part of the training program of medical professionals. Although knowledge on monitoring is imparted in basic courses offered by a few professional societies, systematic training of medical and non-medical staff according to a standardized curriculum is still lacking.This book aims to contribute to closing this gap. It provides a practical guide to help medical, nursing, and technical personnel get familiar with intraoperative neuromonitoring. The basic tenor is to combine theoretical and practical knowledge and thus to systematically convey essential skills about fundamentals, possibilities, but also limitations of IONM to a broad circle of readers. In order to achieve this goal, the text has been reduced to the absolutely necessary length in favor of numerous illustrations and tables.After an introduction to the tasks, the significance, and the historical development of IONM, the anatomical, physiological and physical basics are presented. This is followed by a presentation of various modalities as well as stimulation and recording techniques. The intraoperative part begins with some information on the organizational processes in the operating room, the presentation of safety aspects, and a description of the influences of anesthesia on monitoring, including the special aspects of awake surgery. This is followed by some basic remarks on the interpretation of monitoring results and a rough overview of the application fields of IONM in various disciplines including representative case examples. The manual concludes with an evaluation of the efficiency of monitoring and practical recommendations for the detection and elimination of intraoperative sources of error. Self-tests in individual chapters are intended to give readers the opportunity to determine their level of knowledge.

Eine solide Gutachtentätigkeit basiert auf profunder medizinischer Sachkenntnis und neutraler, ausgewogener, wissenschaftlich begründeter Argumentation. Diese umfassende Nachschlagewerk beinhaltet alle Aspekte für die Gutachtenerstellung im HNO-Fachgebiet. Es wendet sich an alle Ärztinnen und Ärzte, die mit der Gutachtertätigkeit beginnen wollen, aber auch an bereits erfahrene Gutachter, die einen Überblick über Literatur, rechtliche Zusammenhänge u.a. suchen. Aus der Praxis: Zahlreiche Beispiele aus der langjährigen Gutachtenpraxis des Autors, Gerichtsurteile, aktuelle Rechtsprechung zum Zitieren, Berücksichtigung der neuesten Leitlinien, Empfehlungen, Verordnungen und Gesetze. Zum Nachschlagen: Formulierungsvorschläge, Querverweise auf Literaturdatenbanken und Originalquellen, Literaturverzeichnis mit DOI und Links zur Einsicht der OriginaltexteFür Zustands- und Zusammenhangsgutachten bis zum umfangreichen freien Gerichtsgutachten mit Sachverständigenanhörung in allen Rechtsgebieten geeignet.

O conhecimento abrangente da anatomia, fisiologia e doenças da tireoide e paratireoides é essencial na prática clínica dos diversos especialistas interessados nessas glândulas. Reunimos neste Volume do Guia Prático de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço, endocrinologistas, radiologistas, oncologistas clínicos, radioncologistas, patologistas, médicos nucleares, fonoaudiólogas, otorrinolaringologistas e cirurgiões de cabeça e pescoço, com o objetivo de fornecer as melhores e mais atuais informações. Especialistas que participam diariamente do diagnóstico e tratamento de pacientes com enfermidades dessas glândulas. Os diversos capítulos foram pensados para trazer informações práticas e multidisciplinares com o objetivo de facilitar a aplicação nos cuidados aos pacientes. Os colaboradores são, em sua maioria, especialistas ligados à Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo e ao Hospital das Clínicas, mas não nos esquecemos de incluir alguns renomados especialistas vinculados a outras instituições nacionais e internacionais, que engradeceram o conteúdo da obra. Acreditamos que o resultado desse esforço conjunto será muito útil para desvendar os mistérios relacionados a essas glândulas tão fascinantes.

This innovative manual provides 148 Figures and Tables, deducted from a recently enlarged database of more than 1.000 phonetograms (Voice Range Profiles) from professional voice users (singers, actors, and dancers) of both genders, of ages between 8 and 88 years. The E.T.M. (Eclectic Therapy Method) offers the possibility to objectively evaluate, in real time, the capacities of a given voice, as expressed by the different parameters for each tone of the vocal range, and to expand them to their maximum potentiality, considering the general rules of vocal hygiene. This way, the interested reader can compare their own results of voice analysis, voice education or voice therapy with the exceptional data provided in this study.

SBAs for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery FRCS is a question and answer style revision guide designed to help candidates prepare for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (FRCS) Section 1 written exam, and the Tri-Collegiate Membership in Oral Surgery (MOral Surg) exam. Reflecting the format of the exam, the book contains 300 single-best-answer (SBA) questions with detailed explanatory answers. Questions are mapped to the latest curriculum, with key topics weighted according to their relevance in the most recent examinations. An introductory chapter explains the marking methodology used and advises on how candidates can best approach the exam. A revision guide section suggests study topics and recommended reading. Providing a thorough assessment of the key topics and expert guidance, this is an essential resource for higher surgical trainees in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery looking to maximise their exam success.

This fully revised and expanded second edition provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of nasal rhinitis polyposis, a condition that not only decreases patients'quality of life, but also affects the connections between the upper and lower respiratory tract, making its treatment of critical importance. New research findings, as well as new technical innovations, have changed the conventional medical and surgical approaches to the treatment of nasal polyposis, which has resulted in significant advances in the management of the disease. This reader-friendly and richly illustrated book gathers contributions by authors internationally recognized for their outstanding laboratory research and clinical practice. This second edition includes the latest information, together with new chapters on nasal polyposis endotyping, Asian polyps, epithelial barrier in nasal polyposis, biologics of nasal polyposis, microbiome of nasal polyposis, eosinophil & nasal polyposis, nasal polyposis in children, staphylococcus aureus, superantigens and nasal polyps, and antifungal treatment in chronic sinusitis. It offers comprehensive information to help readers improve the daily management of patients affected by nasal polyposis.

Dizziness and Vertigo describes the basic knowledge and practical skills necessary for managing patients presenting with common symptoms of dizziness and vertigo. It provides practitioners with a comprehensive overview of these conditions, steps for diagnosing patients and various treatment options.This revised and updated edition provides a framework for the accurate diagnosis and management of patients with dizziness and vertigo, covering clinical assessments and case studies. It also includes new methods for treating Ménière's disease and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and in the field of vestibular rehabilitation.Dizziness and Vertigo is an essential reference for all those who manage patients in the outpatient setting, including general practice trainees, ear/nose/throat (ENT) specialists and physiotherapists.

This book provides clear practical guidance on the contemporary management of patients with asymmetry of facial structures. Patient evaluation and diagnosis are first fully described. Key radiological and orthodontic considerations are identified and the role of virtual surgical planning is explained. Individual chapters then focus on management principles in patients with craniosynostosis, hemifacial microsomia, condylar hyperactivity, and temporomandibular ankylosis/degenerative disease. The remainder of the book is devoted to the state of the art in treatment procedures, covering distraction osteogenesis, the use of facial implants, diverse soft tissue procedures, and jaw and other osteotomies. The text is augmented by informative clinical cases, easy-to-follow tables, photographs, and illustrations. The authors are highly experienced clinicians well recognized for their expertise in this area. The book will be ideal for all clinicians involved in the care of patients afflicted by facial asymmetry and will in particular be an indispensable tool for those who evaluate and treat the condition in day-to-day practice.

Die genaue Diagnose der unzähligen Krankheiten, die die Mundregion befallen können, die korrekte Beratung der Patienten und die kompetente Behandlung sind eine ständige Herausforderung für Zahnärzte und medizinisches Fachpersonal. Oft wird die Diagnose dieser Krankheiten vernachlässigt oder falsch gestellt. Dieses kompakte Buch ist ein Leitfaden für Angehörige der Gesundheitsberufe bei der klinischen Entscheidungsfindung im Bereich der oralen Erkrankungen. Es hilft nicht nur bei der Diagnose und Behandlung von Erkrankungen im Mund- und Kieferbereich, sondern auch bei der Einschätzung, wer die Erkrankung behandeln und vor allem wer behandelt werden sollte. Das Werk bietet klare Leitlinien, die auf wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnissen beruhen und durch die kritische Analyse der Autoren bereichert werden. Das Buch ist in acht Hauptabschnitte unterteilt, die achtundzwanzig Kapitel umfassen. Die meisten von ihnen haben nicht mehr als 5 Seiten und folgen dem gleichen Format, um den Leserneine bessere und standardisierte Orientierung zu geben. Jedes Kapitel beginnt mit einer Zusammenfassung des Themas, einer kurzen Beschreibung der wichtigsten Krankheiten, die in diese diagnostische Kategorie fallen, und ihren wichtigsten Definitionen. Anschließend werden die klinischen Merkmale, die Möglichkeiten der Diagnosestellung und ein Behandlungsprotokoll für jede Läsion vorgestellt. Darüber hinaus erörtern die erfahrenen Autoren, wie sie den Patienten schlechte Nachrichten überbringen. Der letzte Abschnitt ist speziell der zahnärztlichen Behandlung von medizinisch komplexen Befunden und wenig bekannten Erkrankungen wie dem Burning-Mouth-Syndrom und COVID-19 gewidmet. Mehr als 140 hochauflösende klinische Bilder illustrieren das Buch. Klinische Entscheidungsfindung in der Zahnmedizin richtet sich an Angehörige der Gesundheitsberufe und Ärzte verschiedener Fachrichtungen, die sich für Krankheiten mit systemischen Auswirkungen auf den Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtskomplex und für die oralen Auswirkungen von Behandlungen komplexer Krankheiten wie Kopf- und Halskrebs interessieren. Auch für Studierende der Zahnmedizin ist es ein interessantes Buch.

This book describes the theoretical background of the different forms of tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and detailed knowledge of state-of-the-art treatments of tinnitus. Tinnitus has many forms, and the severity ranges widely from being non-problematic to severely affecting a person's daily life. How loud the tinnitus is perceived does not directly relate to how much it distresses the patient. Thus, even tinnitus very close to the hearing threshold can be a disabling symptom. It can reduce the quality of life by generating anxiety and concentration problems, impairing the ability to do intellectual work, making it difficult to sleep, causing depression and sometimes even leading to suicide.Textbook of Tinnitus has filled a void by providing a comprehensive overview about the different forms of tinnitus, their pathophysiology and their treatment. However, since the publication of the first edition of the Textbook of Tinnitus in 2011, tinnitus research has dramaticallyevolved. In view of the substantial increase in knowledge, most chapters in this second edition are newly written and a few original chapters have had major updates. This edition has nine sections, covering the basics of tinnitus, the neurobiology of tinnitus, pathophysiological models, animal research, diagnosis and assessment, various forms of management and treatment, and finally, a look at the future of tinnitus and tinnitus research. The book will be of great interest to otolaryngologists, neurologists, psychiatrists, neurosurgeons, primary care clinicians, audiologists and psychologists, and students. Because of its organization and its extensive subject index, Textbook of Tinnitus, Second Edition can also serve as a reference for clinicians who do not treat tinnitus patients routinely.

This book consists of five chapters that explore the diagnosis to treatment of maxillary sinus diseases. The aim of Chapter One is to discuss some of these rare and uncommon pathologies of maxillary sinus and their management. Chapter Two serves as a comprehensive guide for clinicians, researchers, and dental healthcare providers involved in the multidisciplinary care of individuals at risk for odontogenic-related maxillary sinusitis. Chapter Three provides a comprehensive overview of maxillary sinusitis in the context of dental infections. The rare condition, maxillary sinus hypoplasia, is discussed in Chapter Four. The last chapter reviews maxillary sinusitis of dental origin.

Dive into the intricate world of the recurrent laryngeal nerve with'A Closer Look at Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve.'This ground breaking textbook offers a detailed exploration of surgically important anatomy, strategic manoeuvres, and cutting-edge neural monitoring techniques crucial for thyroidectomy, prevention and management of recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis. Authored by esteemed experts in the field, this book presents information that dissect every aspect of the nerve's anatomy, pathology, and radiological aspects with a special focus on oncology. From intricate branching patterns to the relationship between the nerve and inferior thyroid artery, readers are led through a journey unlike any other. Delving into intraoperative neural monitoring and the clinical relevance of data, this comprehensive guide equips otolaryngologists, general surgeons, endocrine surgeons, oncologists, oncosurgeons and residents in various specialties with indispensable knowledge.'A Closer Look at Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve'is the definitive resource for those seeking to master the delicate intricacies of the recurrent laryngeal nerve.