Full Description
Since the sequencing of the human genome, major developments in our understanding of otology and neurotology have taken place; diagnostic measures have been transformed, and the underlying genetics of a variety of diseases affecting the ear have already been unraveled. Otorhinolaryngologists and head and neck surgeons will find this monograph an invaluable resource for the management of neurotological problems in their patients. The contributors are internationally renowned, and many of them are affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, a leading center for neurotology and otology. The text thus emphasizes state-of-the-art developments in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of hearing, balance and the facial nerve. Scientific and clinical pathophysiology is reflected throughout. This volume is a key reference guide for medical students, general practitioners, and aspiring otolaryngologists and otologists.
Contents
Historical Overview of Otology and Neurotology through the 19th Century. The Auditory System: Structure and Function. Anatomy and Physiology of the Vestibular System. Anatomy of the Facial Nerve. Evaluation of the Patient with Hearing Loss. Clinical Evaluation of the Patient with Dizziness. Developmental Disorders of the Ear. Infections of the Ear: Acute and Chronic Disease. External Auditory Canal and Temporal Bone Trauma. Sensorineural Hearing Loss. Fibroosseous Disorders of the Temporal Bone. The Effects of Aging on the Auditory and Vestibular Systems. Neoplasms of the Temporal Bone. Disorders of Balance. Acute Facial Palsy. Auditory Rehabilitation: Hearing Aids. Auditory Rehabilitation: Cochlear Implants. Vestibular Rehabilitation Strategies for Patients with Unilateral and Bilateral Vestibular Deficits.
