Main description:

Otology & Middle Ear Surgery is a comprehensive guide to the surgical treatment of a range of otological conditions.

The book is divided into 23 chapters, beginning with anatomy of the ear, the physiology of hearing, audiology, hearing loss, the physiology of balance and vestibular function tests. Further chapters provide step by step surgical procedures for the ear canal, otitis media, tinnitus, vertigo, and Meniere's disease.

Otology & Middle Ear Surgery provides up to date information on the latest technology in the rapidly developing field of audiology, including cochlear implant technology, radiology of the ear, hearing aids, auditory brainstem implants and assisted listening devices. Concluding chapters cover bacterial biofilm infection in otology, anaesthesia, superior canal dehiscence surgery, and a final chapter on middle ear surgery.

With over 160 full colour images, illustrations and information tables, Otology & Middle Ear Surgery is an essential resource for otolaryngologists, ENT surgeons and residents.

Key Points

Comprehensive, illustrated guide to ear surgery
Covers a range of otological conditions from otitis media to Meniere's disease
Includes up to date information on the latest technology in audiology medicine
163 full colour images, illustrations and tables

Contents:

Anatomy of Ear
Physiology of Hearing
Audiology
Hearing Loss
Physiology of Balance And Its Disorders
Vestibular Function Tests
Diseases of External Ear
Otitis Media
Facial Nerve and Its Disorders
Otosclerosis
Meniere's Disease
Acoustic Neuroma
Vertigo
Deafness, Assessment of Deaf Child and Rehabilitative Measures
Tinnitus
Tumors of Temporal Bone
Radiology of Ear
Cochlear Implants
Hearing Aids, Bone Anchored Hearing Aids, Auditory Brainstem Implants, Vibrant Sound Bridge And Assistive Listening Devices.
Bacterial Biofilm Infection in Otology
Anaesthesia in Ear Surgery
Superior Canal Dehiscence
Middle Ear Surgery