Clear guidelines for diagnosis and management Thieme congratulates Michael G. Stewart on being chosen by New York magazine for its prestigious Best Doctors 2018 list. Here is the first comprehensive overview of head and neck trauma for the otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon, with important implications for the oral, maxillofacial, and plastic surgeon as well. From technological improvements in fracture plating to advances in surgical approaches and three-dimensional imaging, this book covers key topics the treating physician must know. Special Features: Emphasis on the multidisciplinary nature of head and neck trauma -- with contributions from experts in otolaryngology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, ophthalmology, thoracic surgery, general surgery, and radiology Evaluation and management of challenging eye trauma injuries New facial reconstruction and plating techniques Management of common dental and dentoalveolar injuries Foundation-building sections on the complex anatomy of the ear, temporal bone, and facial nerve Multiple instructive diagnostic images This is an essential book for all trauma specialists, and an excellent learning tool for the resident or fellow-in-training. Complete and concise, it puts the clinical facts at your fingertips for managing any type of head and neck trauma -- soft tissue, bony, blunt or penetrating, nerve, otologic, ocular, or vascular. Your professional reference collection is not complete without it.

Pinpoint the correct diagnosis with this user-friendly guide to differential diagnosis in otolaryngology Thieme congratulates Michael G. Stewart on being chosen by New York magazine for its prestigious 'Best Doctors 2018' list. Designed as a practical resource for rapid and accurate diagnosis in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery and facial plastic surgery, this comprehensive manual uses an innovative format that simulates what physicians experience in daily practice. Each symptom-based chapter opens with the patient's presentation followed by an easily accessible list of potential diagnoses and supplementary data on the features of the different diseases to help the user correctly identify the problem. Features: Chapters labeled by signs and symptoms - not by disease - enable quick clinical reference In-depth coverage of the diagnostic evaluation, including PET/CT of the head and neck, allergy and immunologic evaluation, key information on how to assess a variety of complaints, and much more Numerous cross-references throughout the text clearly link different symptoms and diseases to provide a solid understanding of each diagnosis 82 high-quality illustrations and clinical photographs, including 52 in full-color, demonstrate lesions and diseases Well-organized tables of rare diseases and syndromes aid rapid review Differential Diagnosis in Otolaryngology is a must-have reference and refresher for clinicians in otolaryngology who need to update their knowledge of their own and other subspecialties in the field of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. It is also a valuable tool for otolaryngology residents and fellows as they prepare for daily practice or study for exams.