Clinical Otology

Clinical Otology, Fourth Edition, is a detailed, contemporary review of diagnostic and therapeutic options for patients with otologic and related disorders. It addresses basic science, the clinical application of therapeutics in otology, and current research, and is designed to help physicians make the best decisions in managing the care of their patients.

Key Features:

• New chapters on molecular genetic diagnostics, contemporary management of external and internal hearing devices, and vestibular and audiologic neuro diagnostics
• More than 150 high-quality, color illustrations clarify key concepts presented in the text
• Covers the current clinical application of genetics and contemporary testing for hearing loss

All otolaryngologists -- head and neck surgeons, audiologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and residents seeking to optimize patient care should have this up-to-date reference in their medical library.

Basic Science
1 Anatomy and Embryology of the Ear
2 Principles of Clinical Audiology and Assessment of Auditory Physiology
3 Vestibular Physiology
4 The Eustachian Tube
5 Molecular Biology of the Inner Ear
6 Pharmacology of Otologic Drugs
Evaluation
7 Temporal Bone Imaging
8 Diagnostic Audiology
9 Assessment of Auditory Processing Disorders
10 Laboratory Tests of Vestibular and Balance Functioning
11 Clinical Evaluation of the Cranial Nerves
12 Otologic Photography and Videography
13 Clinical Evaluation of Hearing Loss
14 Evaluation of the Dizzy Patient
Management
15 Disorders of the Auricle
16 Diseases of the External Auditory Canal
17 Aural Atresia and Unilateral Hearing Loss
18 Otitis Media
19 Chronic Otitis Media
20 Complicaitons of Otitis Media
21 Otosclerosis
22 Temporal Bone Trauma
23 Hereditary Hearing Impairment
24 Nonhereditary Hearing Loss
25 Benign Neoplasms of the Temporal Bone
26 Cystic Lesions of the Petrous Apex
27 Malignant Tumors of the Temporal Bone
28 Vestibular Disorders
29 Facial Nerve Disorders
30 Immunologic Disorders of the Inner Ear
Rehabilitation
31 Adult Audiologic Rehabilitation
32 Implantable Hearing Devices
33 Cochlear Implants and Auditory Brainstem Implants
34 Rehabilitation of the Peripheral Vestibular Disorders
35 Rehabilitation and Reanimation of the Paralyzed Face
36 Otalgia
37 Evaluation and Management of Pulsatile Tinnitus
38 Theory and Treatment of Tinnitus and Decreased Sound Tolerance
39 Medical-Legal Aspects of Otology