A textbook in the Illustrated Colour Text series on ENT, aimed at medical students and junior doctors. - Concise presentation of ENT in the attractive ICT format - clear line diagrams, colour photos of clinical conditions, summary boxes etc. - Covers a topic which is important in primary care - medical students and junior doctors are motivated to buy a book in this area. - Basic anatomy and physiology is reviewed - useful revision for students in clinical years. - Comprehensive coverage of both presenting symptoms and specific diseases, with more detail on the commoner conditions. - Clear description of examination and investigation techniques.

This fully updated edition presents a comprehensive overview of the essentials of ear, nose, throat diseases, and surgery. It is therefore of interest to students, providing them with a better understanding of the diagnostic and therapeutic problems of the specialty, as well as the important relations of the ear, nose, and throat with neighboring organs. This Thieme Flexibook also serves as a reference source for practicing ENT specialists. The use of tables, color plates, and line drawings facilitate understanding and simplify differential diagnosis.

The present edition is revised, updated and expanded.New clinical photographs, diagrams, tables and fl owcharts have been added to make the subject clear. A unique feature of this edition is white board lectures and videos, depicting through animations, the surgical procedures.

Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery is the medical and surgical specialty addressing disorders of the head and neck in both adult and pediatric populations. The goal of the encyclopedia is to serve as a single and comprehensive source of all the information that is essential for students and practitioners of the specialty. The vast amount of information included in the encyclopedia is divided into 5 volumes in line with the subspecialties of general otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, pediatric otolaryngology, otology–neurotology, and facial plastics. All volume editors are internationally recognized otolaryngologists with experience in publishing. Each section editor recruited experienced authors from all over the world to contribute on structured topics, and all entries are supported by published references. Thus, all information included in the encyclopedia is from credible sources and has been carefully screened for accuracy. The strength of the encyclopedia is its online availability and quick search features, which allow rapid retrieval of definitions and more in-depth information. Key words are hyperlinked to provide a gateway to numerous referenced manuscripts, journals, and books.

The third edition of this long-time bestseller continues to be a reliable companion and invaluable resource for medical students, specialist trainees, residents, and practitioners: Providing the essential scientific, diagnostic, and therapeutic knowledge Offering advanced information and guidelines for the clinical practice Organized by anatomical region, each chapter covers the relevant anatomy and physiology, methods of investigation, and a comprehensive range of diseases. Succinct descriptions of diseases cover clinical findings, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment. Key features of the third edition: Significantly enlarged and fully revised to the present standard of scientific knowledge and clinical practice Over 280 highly instructive drawings and more than 500 clinical photograph--all in full color Larger format allowing for an improved layout and clearer presentation of content New chapter on voice, speech, and language; new sections on obstructive sleep-related breathing disorders and on dermatologic principles for the otolaryngologist; and appendices on emergencies and on infection control

This new edition has been fully revised to bring medical students and trainees fully up to date with the latest advances in ear, nose and throat, and head and neck surgery. Divided into eight sections, the book begins with an introduction to ENT examination. Each of the following sections covers anatomy and the diagnosis and treatment of associated diseases and disorders in different areas of the head and neck. The second edition includes new topics such as skull base surgery, functional endoscopic sinus surgery, and cochlear implantation, as well as a complete section dedicated to paediatric ENT. Each chapter includes ‘key points’ for quick revision and numerous photographs, illustrations and tables. Key points Fully revised, second edition presenting latest advances in ENT and head and neck surgery Covers many new topics with complete new section on paediatric ENT ‘Key points’ summarised for each chapter to assist revision Previous edition published in 2008

This second edition of a best-selling Oxford Medical Handbook provides a comprehensive guide to the practice of ENT and head and neck surgery in a concise, practical, and easily accessible format. For use on the ward or for revision purposes, this new edition is organised anatomically and each section provides a summary of the essential approach to a specific presenting complaint. Quick access chapters are included detailing emergency conditions and their acute management. This new edition includes expanded sections on anatomy, paediatrics, drugs, practical and surgical procedures, and emergencies. There are new chapters covering ENT manifestations in HIV/AIDS and sleep disorders. Still the only pocket-sized reference of ENT available, this handbook is unique in offering diagnostic flowcharts which guide readers based on specific sets of symptoms. Patient-centred and practical, this book represents a more accurate experience for those typically faced with ENT and head and neck surgery in clinical practice.