Recent Advances in Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery, Volume 6 is the latest in the annual series, edited by Anil K Lalwani based at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, and Markus HF Pfister from the Kantonsspital Obwalden in Meggen, Switzerland. This comprehensive volume is divided into fourteen chapters and has been fully updated to provide the very latest information in the field. Important new topics have been added to the sixth volume including endoscopic ear surgery, robotics in head and neck surgery, management of CSF rhinorrhea, microbiome in rhinology, chin augmentation, and round window membrane as a portal for inner ear therapy. With contributions from leading experts in the field, this new volume will assist in the ongoing training of practising otolaryngologists and researchers, keeping them up to date with current developments in this field. Key Points Latest volume in Recent Advances in Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery series Previous volume published May 2016 (9789351529408) Covers current developments in the field of otorhinolaryngology Internationally recognised editor team from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, and Kantonsspital Obwalden, Switzerland

With contributions from internationally recognised experts in the USA, Europe, Middle East and Asia, this manual examines the recent advances and new surgical techniques in otolaryngology. New techniques in robotic surgery are discussed in detail, as are advances in implantable and bone anchored hearing aids, nasal septal reconstruction and laryngeal electromyography. This guide includes nearly 300 colour images and illustrations to help clinicians and ENT surgeons understand the new developments and techniques.

The third volume of Recent Advances in Otolaryngology brings clinicians and trainees fully up to date with the latest developments in the rapidly changing field of otolaryngology. Nineteen chapters present new concepts, surgical advances and imaging modalities in each of the subspecialties of otolaryngology. Each chapter begins with a brief summary of the topic, followed by all the recent advances and comprehensive references. A complete chapter is dedicated to geriatric otolaryngology, an emerging subspecialty. Written by an internationally-recognised author and editor team from the US and Europe, this comprehensive manual includes more than 270 images, illustrations and tables. The annual publication cycle of this series ensures the content is current, topical and highly relevant to clinicians and trainees. Key points New volume bringing clinicians up to date with recent advances in otolaryngology Covers all subspecialties of otolaryngology Experienced author and editor team from the US and Europe Includes more than 270 images, illustrations and tables Annual publication cycle ensures current and topical content

The second volume of Recent Advances in Otolaryngology brings clinicians and trainees fully up to date with the latest developments in the rapidly changing field of otolaryngology. Eighteen chapters present new concepts, surgical advances and imaging modalities in each of the subspecialties of otolaryngology. Each chapter begins with a brief summary of the topic, followed by all the recent advances and comprehensive references. Written by an internationally-recognised author and editor team from the US and Europe, this comprehensive manual includes more than 230 full colour images and illustrations. The rapid publication cycle of this series (Volume 1 published in 2012) ensures the content is current, topical and highly relevant to clinicians. Key points New volume bringing clinicians up to date with recent advances in otolaryngology Covers all subspecialties of otolaryngology Experienced author and editor team from the US and Europe Includes more than 230 full colour images and illustrations Previous volume published in 2012 ensuring current and topical content

"This title covers the latest developments in Otolaryngology and covers such topics as Molecular Biology of Head and Neck SCC and Image Guided Surgery. The contributors are recognised experts in their field and they provide in-depth reviews of their areas with 'key points for clinical practice'." "Recent Advances in Otolaryngology 8 is recommended to all practising and trainee Otolaryngologists, and candidates preparing for the FRCS examinations."--BOOK JACKET.

Now in its 6th edition, Cummings Otolaryngology remains the world's most detailed and trusted source for superb guidance on all facets of head and neck surgery. Completely updated with the latest minimally invasive procedures, new clinical photographs, and line drawings, this latest edition equips you to implement all the newest discoveries, techniques, and technologies that are shaping patient outcomes. Be certain with expert, dependable, accurate answers for every stage of your career from the most comprehensive, multi-disciplinary text in the field! Consult this title on your favorite e-reader, conduct rapid searches, and adjust font sizes for optimal readability. Overcome virtually any clinical challenge with detailed, expert coverage of every area of head and neck surgery, authored by hundreds of leading luminaries in the field. Experience clinical scenarios with vivid clarity through a heavily illustrated, full-color format which includes approximately 3,200 images and over 40 high quality procedural videos. Get truly diverse perspectives and worldwide best practices from a multi-disciplinary team of contributors and editors comprised of the world’s leading experts. Glean all essential, up-to-date, need-to-know information. All chapters have been meticulously updated; several extensively revised with new images, references, and content. Stay at the forefront of your field with the most updated information on minimally-invasive surgical approaches to the entire skull base, vestibular implants and vestibular management involving intratympanic and physical therapy-based approaches, radiosurgical treatment of posterior fossa and skull base neoplasms, and intraoperative monitoring of cranial nerve and CNS function. Apply the latest treatment options in pediatric care with new chapters on pediatric sleep disorders, pediatric infectious disease, and evaluation and management of the infant airway. Find what you need faster through a streamlined format, reorganized chapters, and a color design that expedites reference. Manage many of the most common disorders with treatment options derived from their genetic basis. Assess real-world effectiveness and costs associated with emergent technologies and surgical approaches introduced to OHNS over the past 10 years. Incorporate recent findings about endoscopic, microscopic, laser, surgically-implantable, radiosurgical, neurophysiological monitoring, MR- and CT-imaging, and other timely topics that now define contemporary operative OHNS. Take it with you anywhere! With Expert Consult, you'll have access the full text, video clips, and more online, and as an eBook - at no additional cost!

Big data plays an increasingly important role in today's practice of otolaryngology and in all of healthcare. In Big Data in Otolaryngology, Dr. Jennifer Villwock leads a team of expert authors who provide a comprehensive view of many key impacts of big data in otolaryngology—including understanding what big data is and what we can and cannot learn from it; best practices regarding analysis; translating findings to clinical care and associated cautions; ethical issues; and future directions. - Covers the clinical relevance of big data in otolaryngology, lessons and limitations of large administrative datasets, biologic big data, and much more. - Discusses artificial intelligence (AI) in otolaryngology and its clinical application. - Presents a patient perspective on big data in otolaryngology and its use in clinical care, as well as a glimpse into the future of big data. - Compiles the knowledge and expertise of leading experts in the field who have assembled the most up-to-date recommendations for managing big data in otolaryngology. - Consolidates today's available information on this timely topic into a single, convenient resource.

This textbook provides current information on best practice in multidisciplinary cancer care. Divided into six sections, the contributors look at the aetiology of cancer, patient care, population health and thethe management of specific types of disease. Written and edited by internationally recognised leaders in the field, the new edition of the Oxford Textbook of Oncology has been fully revised and updated, taking into consideration the advancements in each of the major therapeutic areas, and representing the multidisciplinary management of cancer. Structured in six sections, the book provides an accessible scientific basis to the key topics of oncology, examining how cancer cells grow and function, as well as discussing the aetiology of cancer, and the general principles governing modern approaches to oncology treatment. The book examines the challenges presented by the treatment of cancer on a larger scale within population groups, and the importance of recognising and supporting the needs of individual patients, both during and after treatment. A series of disease-oriented, case-based chapters, ranging from acute leukaemia to colon cancer, highlight the various approaches available for managing the cancer patient, including the translational application of cancer science in order to personalise treatment. The advice imparted in these cases has relevance worldwide, and reflects a modern approach to cancer care. The Oxford Textbook of Oncology provides a comprehensive account of the multiple aspects of best practice in the discipline, making it an indispensable resource for oncologists of all grades and subspecialty interests. Review: Each chapter is nicely illustrated with schemes, cartoons and images. The text, although written by top oncologists, is readily understandable for a non-expert. Thus, the textbook will no doubt be appreciated by a broader audience. * Recent Patents on Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery Vol. 11 Issue No. 4, Alexander Shtil * I recommend this book highly to all oncology and oncologists in training as a thorough, informative, and readable reference. Every large intuitional library and every oncology library should have it. * NEJM, 2002 * This comprehensive textbook of oncology is the first new major textbook on cancer to appear in a decade and is designed for a broad audience of clinicians, oncologists in training, and academics. The coverage is comprehensive...The overall appearance of the book is outstanding. It is a welcome combination of epidemiology, aspects of basic science, pharmacology and radiation therapy that trainees will fine a nice change...should enjoy a wide readership...because of its appealing design and comprehensive approach to oncology. It is the most user-friendly comprehensive text currently available. The pathology, basic science, epidemiology, and radiation therapy sections are all presented with extreme clarity. * Doody's Journal , 2002 * A landmark reference...It sets new standards for publishing in oncology offering a ground-breaking innovative approach to the filed combined with the quality, accuracy , and intellectual rigour you have come to expect from the world's most prestigious reference publisher. * Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy, 2002 * Under new editorship, the second edition is far more than an updated version of the first...the prose in the Oxford Textbook is exemplary...this textbook is unique among its peers in giving the sense that the authors are addressing the reader personally...an exception level of quality...Respect for the evidence-based medicine is apparent throughout the text...illustrative and anatomical drawing...of remarkable high quality...excellent discussion of doctor-patient communication in relation OT genetic counselling, psychological issues, and terminal cancers. * JAMA, Volume 287, Issue 24, 2002 * The Oxford Textbook of Oncology covers virtually the entire spectrum of malignant diseases in adults and children. It meets very high editorial and production standards: the organization, illustrations, and eye-pleasing typography are outstanding... I have high praise for this textbook. * NEJM, Volume 347, Number 2, 2002 * Review from previous edition The Oxford Textbook of Oncology is a classic and fresh approach to the field. It is a must for all libraries and all those who like to have a single up-to-date reference book that contains sufficient detail for the clinician in all subspecialties: surgery and chapters are sufficiently details to provide a reference for trainees in the field. * Oncology, Volume 63, 2002 * The Oxford Textbook of Oncology is what it is meant to be: a textbook with comprehensive information of the actual status of oncology... an indispensable and attractive source of information. * Professor Jaak Ph. 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