Otolaryngology: An Issue of Medical Clinics

The surgical subspecialty of medicine which deals with the ear, nose and throat conditions is referred to as otolaryngology. It is a broad field that also includes the treatment of diseases that affect the base of the skull and the surgical management of cancers and benign tumors of neck and head. It involves various procedures such as free skin and fat transfer, microvascular reconstruction repair, free muscle transfer as well as facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Some of the important branches of otolaryngology are rhinology, otology, neurotology and laryngology. Rhinology studies the conditions affecting the nose. Some of the areas studied under rhinology are rhinitis, nasal obstruction and pituitary tumor. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to otolaryngology. Also included herein is a detailed explanation of the various concepts and applications of this field. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.