Knowledge about the structure and function of the inner ear is vital to an understanding of vertebrate hearing. This volume presents a detailed overview of the mammalian cochlea from its anatomy and physiology to its biophysics and biochemistry. The nine review chapters, written by internationally distinguished auditory researchers, provide a detailed and unified introduction to sound processing in the cochlea and the steps by which the ensuing signals are prepared for the central nervous system.

Hearing loss caused by damage to the cochlea is amongst the most common forms of hearing loss in the developed world and affects approximately 70f the population. Over the last 20 years there has been a revolution in our understanding of the mechanisms of sound analysis in the normal cochlea. The mechanisms associated with cochlear hearing loss are also better understood as a result. Most advances in understanding, however, have been related to physiological mechanisms.

Cochlear Hearing Loss, 2e focuses on the perceptual changes in hearing associated with cochlear hearing loss and relates those to the underlying physiological mechanisms. The book provides a theoretical framework for understanding and interpreting the perceptual changes in hearing experienced by sufferers so that readers will understand not just what happens, but also why it happens. A discussion of the limitations and benefits of hearing aids is also provided, along with an overview of digital hearing aids.

Topics discussed within Cochlear Hearing Loss, 2e include: the physiology of the peripheral auditory system; absolute thresholds; frequency selectivity and masking; loudness, pitch and speech perception; sound localisation and binaural processing; signal processing in hearing aids, and methods of adjusting hearing aids to suit the individual.

"This revised and substantially updated 2nd edition contains essential reading for audiologists, hearing-aid dispensers, hearing-aid acousticians, researchers in hearing science, otologists, ENT specialists and students in related disciplines."

A valuable resource for cosmetic and reconstructive surgeons at all levels of training and expertise, Rhinoplasty: A Case-Based Approach offers systematic, expert coverage of both common and complex rhinoplasty procedures performed in today's practice. Each chapter offers a carefully written teaching case that outlines essential information related to fundamental aspects of the condition-all from the world's leading experts in rhinoplasty and aesthetic surgery. Numerous high-quality illustrations and procedural videos help you master the techniques that lead to optimal outcomes and increased patient satisfaction. Presents more than 150 teaching cases that represent the full range of today's practice of cosmetic surgery. Cases are ones most commonly seen, or those that have significant implications for modern clinical practice. Provides the presentation, physical exam findings, and laboratory and imaging studies for each case, along with an analysis of treatment options, complications, selected references, and other relevant information. Reflects real-life clinical perspectives, presenting patients as they would before a surgery, followed by an expert walk-through of the procedure. Features high-quality clinical images and clear anatomical artwork, as well as procedural videos for real-time visual guidance. Shares the experience and knowledge of internationally renowned surgeons who draw from different training backgrounds to provide a multidisciplinary approach to the vast array of patient desires for beauty and functionality. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Dizziness comes in many forms in each age group - some specific to an age group (e.g. benign paroxysmal vertigo of childhood) while others span the age spectrum (e.g., migraine-associated vertigo).? This content organizes evaluation and management of the dizzy patient by age to bring a fresh perspective to seeing these often difficult patients.
The pediatric section begins with a review of vestibular embryology and physiology and moves toward a comprehensive discussion of methods - both bedside and in the vestibular lab - to evaluate the child with dizziness, or "clumsiness, concluding with an exploration of the differential diagnosis of dizziness and relevant findings. Dizziness in the adolescent points to migraine headache as a common cause, enumerates treatment strategies for migraine-associated vertigo, and offers guidelines for when to image the adolescent with dizziness.
Adult dizziness is more a compilation of the relevant diagnoses, but the section starts with dizziness that can affect young adults - especially members of our Armed Forces fighting overseas - traumatic brain injury/blast injury. This content also has relevance for patients in
motor vehicle accidents and head injury patients. Medicolegal aspects of evaluation and management of dizzy patients are succinctly
covered in "Evaluation of Dizziness in the Litigating Patient. The final chapter in this section, "Other Causes of Dizziness, ? provides
a very thorough overview of unusual causes of dizziness in the adult population.
Dizziness associated with advancing age is quite common and often multifactorial, as is highlighted in the chapter "Dizziness in the
Elderly. A comprehensive review of the posterior cerebral circulation, transient ischemic attacks, and posterior circulation stroke is
presented in the chapter, "Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency. No coverage of dizziness in the elderly is complete without an exposition of polypharmacy and medication effects.? Other common diagnoses of dizziness in the elderly are thoughtfully reviewed along with a survey
of new and old techniques to rehabilitate the older patient with dizziness or disequilibrium.
Patients presenting with dizziness can harbor serious, if not life-threatening, conditions such as stroke, brain abscess, or severe chronic
?ear disease. At the end of several articles, the reader will find a relevant table - What Not To Miss - a list of clinically significant signs
and symptoms not to ignore, or conditions (differential diagnosis) that may masquerade as that discussed in the chapter but critically
important that the practitioner should not overlook in the evaluation of the patient. Many articles in this edition start with a clinical
scenario so the reader can recognize common presenting symptoms, demographic features, and factors in the medical history that
will aid in making the diagnosis.

* Balances the two major methodologies used in clinical phonetics: impressionistic transcription and instrumental analysis. * Focuses on instrumental assessment and technological advances, which are not covered in sufficient depth in most current textbooks. * Includes not only articulatory/physiologic and acoustic phonetics, but also auditory (perceptual) aspects * Accompanied by video files for students and clinical professionals who want guided practice in the application of procedures with clinical populations.

Topics include: History and physical exam and diagnostic tests and procedures; Oral manifestations of smokeless tobacco use; Infections; Recurrent oral ulcerations; Lichen planus; White lesions; Vesiculobullous eruptions; Common oral manifestations of systemic disease; Oral manifestations of hematologic and nutritional diseases; Burning mouth syndrome; Early detection of premalignant lesions and oral cancer; Taste disorders; Candidiasis

This publication presents topics on Head and Neck Ultrasound relevant to the Otolaryngologist. Topics include Head and ultrasound by the Otolaryngologist- why now?; Principles of Ultrasound; Head and Neck Anatomy and Ultrasound Correlation; Ultrasound Interpretation; Scanning Techniques for Head and Neck; Role of Ultrasound in Thyroid Disorders; Parathyroid localization with Ultrasound; Ultrasound-guided procedures for the office; Ultrasound in the pediatric population;? Ultrasound Applications in Trauma/military Settings; Emerging Technology in Head & Neck Ultrasound.

Topics include: Current day incidence of Meniere's disease -IMS data; Endolymphatic hydrops: pathophysiology and experimental models; Physiologic effects on the cochlea in Meniere's disease; Physiologic effects on the vestibular system in Meniere's disease; Audiovestibular testing in Meniere's patients; Clinical hints and Precipitating Factors in patients suffering from Meniere's disease; Hypothetical mechanism for vertigo in Meniere's disease; Meniere's disease and the menstrual cycle; Meniere's disease in the elderly; Allergy and Meniere's disease; Imaging of inner ear in patients with Meniere's disease; Medical and non-invasive therapy for Meniere's disease; In situ therapy for Meniere's disease; Endolymphatic sac shunt, labyrinthectomy, vestibular nerve section in Meniere's disease; Early vestibular rehab in patients with Meniere's disease; The Role of Regenerative Medicine in Meniere's Disease; Genetics (molecular biology) and Meniere's disease.

This expert volume in the Diagnostic Pathology series is an excellent point-of-care resource for practitioners at all levels of experience and training. Covering all areas of head and neck pathology, it incorporates the most recent clinical, pathologic, and molecular knowledge in this challenging field to provide a comprehensive overview of all key issues relevant to today's practice. Richly illustrated and easy to use, the third edition of Diagnostic Pathology: Head and Neck is a one-stop reference for accurate, complete pathology reports-ideal as a day-to-day reference or as a reliable teaching resource. Provides a clear framework for a better understanding of the clinical and histopathologic appearances of more than 325 new or evolving entities of the head and neck and endocrine organs Features updates on recent changes in the field and current information from the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual, 8th Edition, and the World Health Organization Classification of Head and Neck Tumours, 5th Edition Covers numerous new diagnostic entities, including intraductal carcinoma, sclerosing polycystic adenoma, microsecretory adenocarcinoma, adamantinoma-like Ewing sarcoma, SMARCB1- and SMARCA4-deficient carcinomas, and HPV-related multiphenotypic sinonasal carcinoma Contains major updates on sinonasal tract, salivary gland, and odontogenic tumors; oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma and its correct classification and staging; the recent significant reclassification of neuroendocrine tumors; and changes in terminology and identification for head and neck soft tissue tumors Suggests supporting studies in a realistic clinical context, with tables and immunohistochemical charts that assist with management decisions and prognostic outcome predictions Features more than 3,200 images, including full-color drawings of head and neck anatomy, development pathway drawings, staging protocol illustrations, and genetic pathway graphics; radiologic images, clinical photographs, and gross images; and histology, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, and molecular images; as well as more than 2,600 additional online-only images Employs consistently templated chapters, bulleted content, key facts, and annotated images for quick, expert reference at the point of care Includes the enhanced eBook version, which allows you to search all text, figures, and references on a variety of devices

Swallowing difficulty or dysphagia is a common disorder and affects all age groups from the newborn to the elderly. Several medical conditions like lack of dentition, gastroesophageal reflux disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, cardiomegaly and strokes can cause dysphagia. It can also follow head -neck surgeries. It is important to diagnose and treat dysphagia, otherwise it can lead to malnutrition and dehydration. Improved understanding of the physiology of swallowing, advances in endoscopic and radiological techniques along with an increasing elderly population has resulted in development of a separate swallowing disorders discipline. This book would be an aid for clinicians, educators and trainees from the fields of speech language pathology, pediatrics, otolaryngology, gastroenterology, oncology, neurology, geriatrics and rehabilitation, all of who form a part of the multidisciplinary swallowing team.

Salivary endoscopy and lithotripsy are completely new, and rapidly emerging medical fields for the United States and North America. Salivary endoscopy is now mainly known in Europe, having been utilized there since the early 1990s. Sialendoscopy can be either a diagnostic or interventional procedure. As a treatment, sialendoscopy is used for blocked salivary glands and is branching out for diagnosis in terms of ductal pathology and treatment of other conditions as well. Diagnostic sialendoscopy can replace most of the radiological examinations of the salivary ductal system. Lithotripsy is used therapeutically for salivary stones. Topics include: Causes, Incidence, and Natural History of Salivary Gland Duct Stones and Obstructions; Radiologic Diagnosis of Salivary Gland and Duct Obstructions; Technology of Sialendoscopy; Basic Sialendoscopy Technique for Salivary Stones; Treatment of Juvenile Recurrent Parotitis and Sjogren's Disease among others.

High quality instruction in an authentic clinical environment is a must for all healthcare programs. Packed with strategies to help clinical instructors develop as educators and strengthen their teaching practice, this text is a key resource for those new to educating in a clinical setting. The first part of this practical book explores becoming a clinical instructor. It looks at the responsibilities of the role as well as the traits of effective clinical instructors. Introducing the concept of teacher identity, it offers suggestions for making the transition from healthcare practitioner to clinical educator. The book's second part provides information on teaching in the healthcare environment. It introduces principles of curriculum design and planning, pedagogy and teaching strategies, performance assessment, and the delivery of constructive feedback. The final chapter in this part discusses helping students prepare for entry into the healthcare workforce. The book ends with a chapter on ways to support clinical instructors. Including reflective practice exercises, practical tips for dealing with challenging situations, and sample rubrics and templates, this useful book provides a foundation for the healthcare practitioner who is beginning a career in clinical education. It is also a valuable guide for more experienced instructors and those who manage clinical instructors.

Topics in this publication include Thyroid Disease and Where the Field is Going; Surgical Anatomy of Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands; Ultrasonography and Thyroid Disease; FNA Cytopathology; Surgical Management of Thyroid Disease; Surgical Management of Cervical Lymph Nodes in Well Differentiated Thyroid Cancer; Management of Locally Invasive Disease; Post-operative Management of Well Differentiated Thyroid Cancer; Reoperation for Recurrent/Persistent Well Differentiated Thyroid Cancer; Molecular Biology and Targeted Therapies for Well Differentiated Thyroid Cancer; Imaging of Parathyroid Glands; Surgical Management of Parathyroid Disease; Considerations for 2-degree and 3-degree Hyperparathyroidism; and Management of Parathyroid Carcinoma; among others.

Topics include: Pre and Intra-operative Maneuvers to Optimize Surgical Outcomes;? Pre-operative CT evaluation to optimize surgical outcomes; Complications in the use of systemic steroids for sinusitis; Post-operative management for the prevention of complications after sinus surgery; Prevention and management of Lacrimal Duct Injury; Prevention and management of Orbital Hematoma; Prevention and management of Medial Rectus Injury; Prevention and management of skull base injury; Prevention and management of arterial injuries in sinus and skull base surgery; Prevention and management of complications in frontal sinus surgery; Prevention and management of complications in sphenoidotomy; Prevention and management of complications in ethmoidectomy; Prevention and management of complications in maxillary surgery; Prevention and management of complications in endoscopic skull base surgery; Prevention and management of complications following septoplasty; Medicolegal issues in endoscopic sinus surgery; Informed Consent Process and Patient Communication after Complications in Sinus Surgery; Malpractice claims in nasal and sinus surgery - a review of cases; 10 Pearls for Safe Endoscopic Sinus Surgery; 10 Pearls for Safe Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery

Topics include: Cilia dysfunction; Innate immunity; Superantigen; Local & systemic IgE; Biofilm; Fungus; Novel topical therapeutics; Systemic therapies in managing sinonasal inflammation; Application of minimal ESS techniques; Role of maximal ESS techniques; Surgical salvage for the non functioning sinus; Quality of life outcomes of FESS; Extended endoscopic techniques for sino-nasal resections; Endoscopic skull base and trans-nasal craniectomy; Evolving materials and techniques for ESS; Rhinologic surgical training.

The new edition of this book is a complete guide to the diagnosis and management of head and neck cancers. Divided into seven sections, the text covers thyroid, salivary glands and parapharyngeal tumours, neck, paranasal sinuses, oral cavity and oropharynx, larynx, hypopharynx and nasopharynx, with a final section on general topics. Each topic includes discussion on pathology, imaging, and medical and surgical management. The second edition has been fully revised to provide the latest advances in the field, and includes new chapters on parathyroid tumours, infratemporal fossa, temporal bone tumours, facial nerve tumours, tracheostomy, and skin cancers. Recent changes in the American Joint Cancer Committee (AJCC) 8th Edition staging system have been incorporated. More than 300 photographs, illustrations and tables further enhance the comprehensive text. Key points Comprehensive guide to diagnosis and management of head and neck cancers Fully revised, second edition with many new topics included Covers recent changes in the American Joint Cancer Committee (AJCC) 8th Edition staging system Previous edition (9789351527916) published in 2015

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgery has traditionally been a difficult and specialised topic in undergraduate medicine and for junior doctors. Many textbooks are too detailed for undergraduate use, or lack self assessment questions to help those wishing to underpin their learning. This concise and easy-to-read self-assessment guide aims to clarify the topic, and find and fill gaps in understanding. The multiple choice questions (MCQs) contained cover all levels of knowledge and the learning objectives of most of the UK medical school curricula, aiding preparation for end of unit, module and final exams for ENT. This book will be a valuable companion for clinics and teaching sessions and an indispensable revision primer for graduate entry medical curricula. 'An excellent means of preparation for medical undergraduate examinations as gaps in core knowledge are quickly revealed. Further, this text is a good guide for students to identify those subject areas requiring more focused study, especially when time is short.' - From the Foreword by Samir Soma

This book covers the entire spectrum of cerebellopontine angle lesions, from the most common to the rarest. All aspects are considered, including biological and radiological characteristics, neurological presentation, diagnosis, treatment options and follow-up care. The main focus, however, is on surgical management, which is presented in detail with the aid of numerous figures and images documenting technical particularities. Emphasis is placed on an individualized approach tailored to the particular tumor type and extension pattern. Both novice and experienced surgeons will find the book to be an invaluable source of information and guidance. It will enable neurosurgeons in the initial years of training to understand and become familiar with the main steps in surgical management while simultaneously providing their senior colleagues with details and technical tips that will help to improve treatment results.

Both acute and chronic cough are responsible for a significant number of ambulatory medical visits annually. The recent comprehensive understanding that "cough? is a reflection of underlying disease pays tribute to the multifactorial causes, as well recognition of the respiratory and upper digestive tract as a "physiologic unit.? This publication highlights the advances made in managing cough and brings these to otolaryngology practitioners in a concise forum, as well as presenting issues of special interest to laryngologists such as paradoxical vocal fold motion, disordered breathing, irritable larynx, evolution of the vagus as a protective circuit, the importance of cough in deglutition, and surgical interventions. Some of the topics include: The cough reflex, sensory receptors, and neurogenic mediators; Mucus and mucins; Cough and Swallowing dysfunction; Cough due to asthma, cough-variant asthma, and nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis; Occupational, environmental, and irritant induced cough; Pharmacologic management; Unexplained cough; Cough in the pediatric population; and Rhinogenic laryngitis, cough and the unified airway; among others.

Shortlisted for the 2008 Katharine Briggs Award.

For centuries the witch has been a powerful figure in the European imagination; but the creation of this figure has been hidden from our view. Charles Zika s groundbreaking study investigates how the visual image of the witch was created in late fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Europe. He charts the development of the witch as a new visual subject, showing how the traditional imagery of magic and sorcery of medieval Europe was transformed into the sensationalist depictions of witches in the pamphlets and prints of the sixteenth century.

This book shows how artists and printers across the period developed key visual codes for witchcraft, such as the cauldron and the riding of animals. It demonstrates how influential these were in creating a new iconography for representing witchcraft, incorporating themes such as the power of female sexuality, male fantasy, moral reform, divine providence and punishment, the superstitions of non-Christian peoples and the cannibalism of the New World.

Lavishly illustrated and encompassing in its approach, The Appearance of Witchcraft is the first systematic study of the visual representation of witchcraft in the later fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. It will give the reader a unique insight into how the image of the witch evolved in the early modern world.

Endoscopic sinus surgery has quickly become one of the most commonly performed operations in otolaryngology, with over 400,000 cases performed annually. The narrow confines of the sinonasal tract and the complex relationships with adjacent vital structures, demands a high degree of technical precision and provides little room for surgical error. The potential for disorientation during surgery is heightened when surgical landmarks are obscured because of bleeding, extensive disease or previous surgery, and when operating with angled-view endoscopes. Due to the proximity of the orbit and skull base, complications from sinus surgery can be catastrophic. Negative outcomes following endoscopic sinus surgery continue to be a leading cause of malpractice suits against otolaryngologists. It is therefore not surprising, that the introduction and continued proliferation of technological innovations has been met with such robust enthusiasm by the Rhinology community. The application of surgical navigation technology to sinonasal and skull base procedures, as an example, has ushered in a new era of surgical approaches to inflammatory as well as non-inflammatory conditions of this region. The endosopic approaches to the nearby orbit and skull base have expanded in part, due to technological advances; but these novel techniques have themselves also fostered the development of unique instrumentation. This issue of The Clinics appraises new technological developments in endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery and also critically examines recent updates to existing instrumentation. Each of the structured articles within is written by leading experts with extensive experience with the technology. The authors provide a description of the technology and how it works, and analyze the current role of the technology; including an evidence-based review of its impact on clinical outcomes, where appropriate.

The exponential growth in the number of research papers published in recent decades can make it difficult to identify the key papers that have truly made a difference in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery. This book provides readers with a concise reference source for the key papers that underpin contemporary surgical practice in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Covering all aspects of the specialty, the content will help both trainees and specialists to understand the scientific developments and pioneering surgeries that allow us to practice as we currently do. It is essential revision material for those sitting for specialist examinations in oral and maxillofacial surgery. + Presents 50 key research studies on surgery along with full analysis + Additional commentaries from the original authors, experts or editors - providing a valuable perspective on why the study is important + Constitutes essential reading for trainees, residents and fellows, and surgeons studying for professional examinations + Distills all the literature into a compact guide on the must-know scientific articles About the Editors Niall MH McLeod FRCS (OMFS), FDS, MRCS Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, The Royal London and Whipps Cross Hospitals, London, UK Peter A Brennan MD, PhD, FRCS, FRCSI, FDS Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon and Professor of Surgery, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, UK

Interventional Neuroradiology is a minimally invasive approach in the treatment of vascular diseases of the central nervous system. This exciting new issue of Neuroimaging Clinics, Guest Edited by Dheeraj Gandhi, includes such topics as CT guided percutanous biopsies of the head and neck, dangerous collaterals in the head and neck, and treatment of carotid-cavernous fistulae. This issue is a must-have clinical resource.

A complete review of salivary gland infections for the oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Topics in this issue include epidemiology, microbiology, diagnostic imaging, diagnosis and management of chronic and acute salivary gland infections, salivary gland infections and HIV, viral salivary gland infections, pediatrics, sialoendoscopy, extirpation, and an algorithm for diagnosis and management of salivary gland infections.

Otorhinolaryngologists and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons who have focused their energies on functional and cosmetic septorhinoplasty do offer a unique perspective and experience of the surgical management of nasal obstruction, and this perspective is highlighted in this edition. Many of the chapters focus on complex problems related to the septum: treating the caudal septum, a discussion of complications of septal surgery including their avoidance and their management, and when to consider the open rhinoplasty approach to septal surgery. Surgical pearls for septoplasty are also considered. Functional rhinoplasty also naturally receives significant attention in this edition, with consideration of the surgical treatment of the saddle nose, treatment of nasal obstruction in the traumatized nose, treatment of the dorsal deviation, and surgical and non-surgical treatment of the nasal valve. Piriform aperture stenosis, a less common form of nasal obstruction, is also considered. A number of facial plastic surgical case studies round out this edition.