From the Publisher
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. "Doody's Core Titles™ 2009."
Journal of the American Medical Association
These volumes are an excellent compilation of the literature available in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery today. I can find no major flaws. I congratulate Dr Bailey, his division and section editors, and the contributors for their achievement.
David B. Conley
This is a comprehensive textbook of head and neck surgery-otolaryngology. The editors cover the core knowledge of this specialty in two volumes of over 2000 pages. Each chapter concludes with a summary of highlights, facilitating the use of this text as a systematic learning system. A companion book also includes questions as a study guide for each chapter. This is the second edition of the book, with the first edition published in 1993. The intention is to provide a current and comprehensive text in a readable format that can be used as a learning system. The chapters are organized in a uniform manner. All chapters make use of summary tables, illustrations, and summary of highlights to promote retention and comprehension. The editors and contributors are among the most respected in their field. The audience is otolaryngologists-head and neck surgeons both in residency and in practice. This is an appropriate audience. The book will be most useful to otolaryngologists in training. The core knowledge of this specialtyis presented. Basic scientific knowledge as well as clinical and surgical medicine are comprehensively reviewed. Many chapters have been revised in this second edition and references are current. The index is thorough. The separate study guide contains questions for each chapter. The text is also published on CD-ROM, which will further facilitate its use as a quick and handy reference. This is one of the leading comprehensive textbooks in the field. Intended as a systematic learning system, its uniform structure and consistent use of tables and high-quality illustrations makes it an essential choice for otolaryngology residents. Many practitioners will alsobenefit from this current review of the specialty. The overall quality of the text is first rate. This second edition contains significant improvements and should be included in collections at medical school and otolaryngology department libraries.
Doody Review Services
Reviewer:Alan G. Micco, MD (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Description:This is the fourth edition of a multieditor, multiauthored standard textbook in otolaryngology. The previous edition was published in 2001.
Purpose:This standard is one of the must read textbooks for any otolaryngology resident. The purpose is to present a concise, yet complete review of the specialty. This is a needed textbook and the editors and authors have done a great job in accomplishing their objectives.
Audience:This is primarily for residents and practitioners in otolaryngology. It could be used as a reference for other specialists who encounter a patient or situation that involves an otolaryngologic diagnosis. This book is edited and written by the foremost authorities in the specialty.
Features:The two-volume book is divided into 11 sections covering all subspecialties within otolaryngology. An exhaustive section covers basic science and general medicine. Sections also cover ethics, medical eponyms, business aspects, and alternative medicine as it relates to otolaryngology. This book does a great job in covering all of the core competencies for otolaryngology training. Each chapter has a text block at the end with highlights from that chapter. The references are up to date and the illustrations are of high quality.
Assessment:This is a first rate core textbook for the otolaryngologist and is considered one of the standard textbooks in the field. It has been appropriately updated and is a justified new edition.
Booknews
New edition of a text dealing with the specialty of head and neck surgery. The format contains key features such as consistent and balanced chapter elements, heavy use of summary tables, illustrations, end-of-chapter summaries, and multiple-choice questions for self- testing. One hundred ninety-four contributions discuss basic science/general medicine, pediatric otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, otology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and miscellaneous topics. Main editors are Byron J. Bailey, MD and Karen H. Calhoun, MD, FACS, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Texas at Galveston. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Rating
5 stars from Doody
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