Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

The aim of this book is to harmonize the field of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and its interdisciplinary subjects within the European Community; to present the state of the art in the field and to give standards for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The book includes sections titled Head and Neck, Larynx and Trachea, Nose and Paranasal Sinuses, Oral Cavity and Oropharynx, and Otology and Neurotology. It also covers such topics as patient evaluation and treatment, basic surgical procedures, as well as more conservative approaches. The book is authored by renowned experts throughout Europe, and features a layout that facilitates quick and easy retrieval of information.

• anatomy
• atresia
• diagnosis
• diagnostics
• ear
• esophagus
• head and neck surgery
• otolaryngology
• otorhinolaryngology
• physiology
• plastic surgery
• sinus
• surgery
• trauma
• voice

From the reviews:

“This fairly comprehensive review attempts to present, largely in outline format, the current European standard of care in the entire field of otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery. … It is written primarily for otolaryngology residents and designed to facilitate review for national board examination. … This nicely illustrated and meticulously organized review is a user-friendly approach to board examination preparation from a European perspective.” (Eric Ross Snyder, Doody’s Review Service, May, 2010)

“The book really offers modern and updated information on diagnosis and treatment in otorhinolaryngology, head and neck surgery. The very detailed ‘table of contents’ makes it very easy to find what you may be looking for in this very comprehensive textbook. … A vast number of high-quality pictures, illustrative figures, and helpful algorithms and tables are offered. … We have found it most useful both for specialists and residents. Accordingly, we recommend it warmly.”­­­ (Sverre Steinsvåg, European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Vol. 267, September, 2010)

“The aim of this paper back book of more than 700 pages is to offer residents as well as specialized clinicians the latest and most up-to-date information on diagnosis and treatment in ORL-HNS in Europe. This book is easy to read. … chapters are supplied with an abundance of beautiful color figures of pathological findings. … the authors have largely succeeded with their aims with this book. … It could also serve as a reference book for medical students who are specially interested in ENT.”­­­ (Asgaut Warland, European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Vol. 267, August, 2010)

• Department of ORL-HNS Uppsala, University Hospital (Akademiska sjukhuset), Uppsala, Sweden

  Matti Anniko

• Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Clinic Universitari, Barcelona, Spain

  Manuel Bernal-Sprekelsen

• Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Klinikum Nürnberg, Nürnberg, Germany

  Viktor Bonkowsky

• Department ORL-HNS, Nottingham University Hospitals, Nottingham, UK

  Patrick J. Bradley

• Department of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bari, Bari, Italy

  Salvatore Iurato

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