Main description:

This book is a practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the external ear (pinna).

Beginning with an overview of the embryology, anatomy and physiology, the following chapters discuss different disorders including congenital anomalies, trauma, inflammation and lesions.

Presented in an easy to follow format, the book offers step by step guidance on otoplasty (ear reshaping), with pre-, intra- and post-operative photographs.

Written by a recognised ENT Surgeon from Tyrone County Hospital, Northern Ireland, this useful reference includes more than 250 images and illustrations and an extensive bibliography.

Key points

Practical guide to diagnosis and treatment of external ear diseases
Covers numerous disorders - congenital, trauma, inflammation and lesions
Includes step by step guidance on otoplasty
Authored by expert surgeon from Tyrone County Hospital, Northern Ireland

Contents:

Evolution of External Ear
Embryology, Anatomy and Physiology
Congenital Anomalies of the Pinna
Traumatic Conditions Affecting External Ear
Inflammatory Conditions Affecting External Ear
Neoplastic lesions of the Pinna
Miscellaneous Conditions of the Pinna