Ballenger's Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery

James Byron Snow, John Jacob Ballenger

PMPH-USA, 2009 - Medical - 1209 pages

Ballenger was first published in 1908. It has appeared in 10 languages and sold 150,000 copies worldwide. Over two-thirds of the authors are new to this edition.

The editorial leadership for the 17th edition has been expanded to include P. Ashley Wackym as Editor, and it includes 101 chapters (increased from 67) with sections on otology and neurotology, rhinology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, pediatric otorhinolaryngology, laryngology and bronchoesophagology, head and neck surgery and increased emphasis on molecular medicine.

Color illustrations appear throughout this edition. The presentation of basic science underlying clinical otorhinolaryngology has been expanded and chapters on clinical topics are structured to provide comprehensive coverage for the clinicians. Disorders of smell and taste, balance and hearing, voice, speech and language are also emphasized provide comprehensive coverage of the discipline.

The 17th edition presents a comprehensive compendium of current knowledge in otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery and provides full coverage needed by practitioners in the 21st century.

New chapters include Stereotactic radiosurgery, Biofilms, Outcomes and clinical research, Robotic surgery and Chemoradiation.

Senior authors were chosen not only for original contributions but also for their intellectual leadership of the specialty.

Basic science and clinical chapters stress the role of molecular biology in the pathogenesis of disease. Throughout, the genetic basis of disease has been emphasized.

The book is a unique blend of state-of-the-art clinical techniques, methods and outcomes together with coverage of basic mechanisms and science. It provides students, residents, fellows and practitioners with the understanding necessary to participate fully in the use of molecular biology in therapy.

What people are saying

User Review -

Its a great textbook challenging traditional concepts and bringing revolution in the attitude of otolaryngologysts. Hats of to Prof. Snow.

User Review -

brilliant book (actually its BIBLICAL with regards to otorhinolaryngology).. a must read for everyone looking for reliable information on otorhinolaryngology

Contents

• OTOLOGY AND NEUROTOLOGY: 1
• Development of the Ear: 17
• Molecular Biology of Hearing and Balance: 29
• Physiology of the Auditory and Vestibular Systems: 45
• Inner Ear Drug Delivery and Gene Therapy: 81
• Hair Cell Regeneration: 89
• Cochlear Biophysics: 101
• Central Auditory Processing and Functional Neuroimaging: 107
• Diagnostic Audiology Hearing Instruments and Aura Habilitation: 115
• Evaluation of the Vestibular System: 131
• Imaging of the Temporal Bone: 145
• Pathologic Correlates in Otology and Neurotology: 173
• Outcomes Research Clinical Trials and Clinical Research: 183
• Diseases of the External Ear: 191
• Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: 201
• Otitis Media and MiddleEar Effusions: 209
• Chronic Otitis Media and Cholesteatoma: 217
• Cranial and Intracranial Complications of Acute and Chronic Otitis Media: 229
• Reconstruction of the Middle Ear: 239
• Otosclerosis: 247
• Trauma to the Middle Ear Inner Ear and Temporal Bone: 253
• NoiseInduced Hearing Loss: 265
• Ototoxicity: 273
• Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: 279
• Perilymphatic Fistulae: 283
• Hereditary Hearing Impairment: 289
• Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease and Other Autoimmune Diseases with Inner Ear Involvement: 305
• Meniere Disease Vestibular Neuritis Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence and Vestibular Migraine: 313
• Presbyacusis and Presbyastasis: 333
• Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation: 343
• Tinnitus and Decreased Sound Tolerance: 351
• Cochlear and Auditory Brainstem Implantation: 363
• Cochlear Implant Coding Strategies and Device Programming: 389
• Facial Paralysis: 395
• Vestibular Schwannomas and Other Skull Base Neoplasms: 413
• Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Radiotherapy: 435
• RHINOLOGY: 455
• Olfaction and Gustation: 465
• Cellular Biology of the Immune System: 481
• Assessment of Nasal Function: 493
• Imaging of the Nasal Cavities Paranasal Sinuses Nasopharynx Orbits Infratemporal Fossa Pterygomaxillary Fissure and Base of Skull: 501
• Etiology of Infectious Diseases of the Upper Respiratory Tract: 519
• Allergic Rhinitis: 531
• Epistaxis: 551
• Acute and Chronic Nasal Disorders: 557
• Acute Rhinosinusitis and Its Complications: 567
• Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Polyposis: 573
• Headache and Facial Pain: 583
• Primary Paranasal Sinus Surgery: 595
• Revision Paranasal Sinus Surgery and Surgery of the Frontal Sinus: 601
• Endoscopic Surgery of the Sku Sinonasal Neoplasms Base Orbits and Benign: 615
• FACIAL PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY: 627
• Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty: 633
• Nasal Reconstruction: 661
• Facial Fractures: 677
• Wound Healing and Flap Physiology: 699
• Scar Revision and Skin Resurfacing: 707
• Local Flaps in Facial Reconstruction: 717
• Regional Flaps and Free Tissue Transfer: 727
• Rejuvenation of the Upper Face and Midface: 741
• Rejuvenation of the Lower Face and Neck: 749
• PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY: 759
• Anatomy and Physiology of the Oral Cavity: 769
• Diseases of the Oral Cavity Oropharynx and Nasopharynx: 775
• Deep Head and Neck Space Infections: 783
• Sleep Apnea in Children: 789
• Robotic Surgery Navigational Systems and Surgical Simulators: 797
• Airway Management in the Infant and Child: 805
• Congenital Anomalies of the Larynx: 815
• Congenital Anomalies of the Head and Neck: 829
• Biofilms and Their Role in Ear and Respiratory Infections: 839
• Laryngology and Bronchoesophagology: 847
• Assessment of Vocal Function: 859
• Disorders of Speech and Language: 867
• Benign Laryngeal Lesions: 877
• Laryngopharyngeal Reflux and Laryngea Infections and Manifestations of Systemic Diseases: 885
• Trauma to the Larynx: 899
• Airway Control and Laryngotracheal Stenosis in Adults: 903
• Neurogenic Disorders of the Larynx: 913
• Laryngeal Paralysis: 923
• Muscle Misuse Disorders of the Larynx: 931
• Imaging of the Larynx Trachea and Esophagus: 943
• Laryngoscopy: 955
• Bronchology: 963
• Esophagology: 975
• Sleep Medicine and Surgery: 983
• HEAD AND NECK SURGERY: 997
• Mechanisms of Immune Evasion of Head and Neck Cancer: 1005
• Molecular Diagnostic Approaches to Head and Neck Cancer: 1013
• Imaging of the Oral Cavity Pharynx Salivary Glands and Neck: 1021
• Targeted Therapeutic Approaches to Head and Neck Cancer: 1035
• Chemoradiation for Head and Neck Cancer: 1043
• Immunotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer: 1055
• Nutrition of the Patient with Head and Neck Cancer: 1063
• Neoplasms of the Anterior Skull Base: 1071
• Neoplasms of the Nasopharynx: 1081
• Neoplasms of the Oral Cavity: 1091
• Neoplasms of the Oropharynx and Hypopharynx: 1105
• Neoplasms of the Larynx: 1121
• Diseases of the Salivary Glands: 1131
• Diseases of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands: 1143
• Index: 1193

About the author

James B. Snow Jr., MD, FACSProfessor EmeritusDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaFormer Director, National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication DisordersNational Institutes of Health

P. Ashley Wackym, MD, FACS, FAAPJohn C. Koss Professor and ChairmanDepartment of Otolaryngology andCommunication SciencesMedical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, Wisconsin

Bibliographic information

• Title: Ballenger's Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery; Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery; Pmph USA Ltd Series
• Authors: James Byron Snow, John Jacob Ballenger
• Editors: James Byron Snow, Phillip A. Wackym
• Publisher: PMPH-USA, 2009
• ISBN: 1550093371, 9781550093377
• Length: 1209 pages
• Subjects: Medical / Otorhinolaryngology; Medical / Surgery / General