This exquisitely illustrated new edition of Sanna's atlas provides the reader with simple and efficient visual training in the evaluation and diagnosis of ear canal and middle ear pathology as seen through the otoscope. Differential diagnostic considerations are provided, and guidelines for establishing indications for surgery are given as well. Where appropriate, correlative CTs are provided; line drawings are used as well to identify structures seen in the otoscopic photographs. A special chapter concentrates on the post-surgical assessment of this area. For the new edition, many new or improved otoscopic photographs have been added. Where appropriate, the pathology behind the otologic appearances have been provided in the form of color photographs from the operatrive situs. Dr. Sanna is part of The Grupppo Otologico, a world-renowned specialist center for the diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the ear, skull base, facial nerve, head and neck, and paranasal sinuses.

This atlas covers a wide variety of diseases, ranging from common conditions such as middle ear effusion to rare entities such as glomus tumor.

Despite the many advances in diagnostic technologies and imaging modalities in recent years, otoscopy remains the first diagnostic option in the diagnosis of otologic disease. This is an easy-to-consult book for residents and specialists, featuring brilliant diagnostic images from the newest generation of endoscopic otoscopes. Written by a renowned team of experts with 30 years of experience, this book helps readers obtain proficiency in otoscopy and in the interpretation of findings. Readers will learn what clinical consequences the diagnoses may have through case examples and treatment suggestions. Key Features: Richly illustrated with over 1000 mostly full-color photographs and many radiological studies Shows a vast range of common and rare pathologies that can be visualized and assessed via endo-otoscopy Juxtaposes, when appropriate, the clinical picture, radiological diagnosis, and intraoperative findings with the endo-otoscopic findings of the patient In each chapter, a surgical summary lists various approaches that may be used to optimally plan treatment of the patient A special final chapter covers the assessment of postsurgical findings as seen in otoscopy, so as to distinguish between normal healing and changes that may require further intervention Color Atlas of Endo-Otoscopy, produced with the support of Mario Sanna Foundation, is certain to become a valuable tool for all physicians involved in the care of patients with ear ailments.

"Now in an updated and expanded second edition, this illustrated atlas provides simple and efficient training in the evaluation and diagnosis of ear canal and middle ear disorders. Throughout, the text offers valuable differential diagnostic considerations as well as guidelines for establishing appropriate surgical indications." "In each chapter, you'll find a surgical summary listing the various approaches to the particular pathology, emphasizing how the otoscopic view may affect treatment. The book contains 680 otoscopic photographs, line drawings, intraoperative views, and radiologic images."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

For professionals interested in hearing function and dysfunction, this book brings together in a convenient form high-quality clinical photographs of otoscopic anatomy, pathology, and surgery and illustrates the techniques of otoscopy. It includes a comprehensive series of clinical cases, including 60 cases that appeared in the popular Otoscopic Clinic Section of the Ear, Nose, and Throat Journal over the last 6 years and 60 totally new cases, illustrating a variety of common and unusual problems. Included with the photographs are case studies that highlight the diagnostic and therapeutic insights of world-renowned otologists and allow the reader to correlate the appearance of the tympanic membrane with its clinical effects. The images and case studies are designed to show interesting features of many of the more common and clinically important abnormalities seen by practicing otolaryngologists.