An Illustrated Textbook: Ear, Nose & Throat and Head & Neck Surgery (2^nd Ed.)

This new edition has been fully revised to bring medical students and trainees fully up to date with the latest advances in ear, nose and throat, and head and neck surgery.

Divided into eight sections, the book begins with an introduction to ENT examination. Each of the following sections covers anatomy and the diagnosis and treatment of associated diseases and disorders in different areas of the head and neck.

The second edition includes new topics such as skull base surgery, functional endoscopic sinus surgery, and cochlear implantation, as well as a complete section dedicated to paediatric ENT.

Each chapter includes ‘key points’ for quick revision and numerous photographs, illustrations and tables.

Key points

• Fully revised, second edition presenting latest advances in ENT and head and neck surgery
• Covers many new topics with complete new section on paediatric ENT
• ‘Key points’ summarised for each chapter to assist revision
• Previous edition published in 2008

Section I: ENT Examination

• Examination of the Ear, Nose and Throat

Section II: The Ear

• Anatomy of the Ear and Facial Nerve
• Physiology of Hearing and Equilibrium
• Symptoms of Ear Diseases
• Clinical Examination of the Ear
• Investigations for Ear Diseases
• Diseases of the External Ear
• Infections of the Tympanic Membrane and Middle Ear Cleft
• Complications of Otitis Media
• The Mastoidectomy Operation
• Trauma to the Ear
• Otosclerosis
• Neoplasms of the Middle Ear
• Diseases of the Inner Ear
• Ototoxicity
• Vertigo
• Hearing Aid, Cochlear Implant and Tinnitus Masker
• Facial Nerve Paralysis

Section III: The Nose and Paranasal Sinuses

• Anatomy of the Nose and Paranasal Sinuses
• Physiology of the Nose and Paranasal Sinuses
• Symptoms of the Nose and Paranasal Sinus Diseases
• Clinical Examination of the Nose and Paranasal Sinuses
• Investigations for the Nose and Paranasal Sinus Diseases
• Diseases of the External Nose
• Noninfective Rhinitis: Allergic Rhinitis and Nonallergic Rhinitis
• Rhinosinusitis
• Complications of Rhinosinusitis
• Diseases of Nasal Septum
• Nasal Polyps
• Chronic Infections, Granulomas and Other Diseases of the Nasal Cavity
• Neoplasms of the Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses
• Facial Trauma
• Epistaxis and its Management
• Diagnosis and Management of Facial Pain, Headache and Neuralgia of the Face
• Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and Other Endoscopic Procedures

Section IV: The Oral Cavity and Head And Neck

• E mbryology and Applied Anatomy of the Oral Cavity
• Physiology of the Oral Cavity: Perception of Taste Sensation, Formation and Functions of Saliva and Swallowing
• Mechanism
• Symptoms of Oral Cavity and Head and Neck Diseases
• Clinical Examination of Oral Cavity and Head and Neck
• Investigations for Oral Cavity and Head and Neck Diseases
• Inflammatory Diseases of the Oral Cavity, Diseases of the Tongue and Immune Disorders of the Oral Cavity
• Neoplasms, Tumor-like Lesions and Premalignant Conditions of the Oral Cavity
• Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
• Infections of the Salivary Glands and Sialolithiasis
• Neoplasms of the Salivary Glands
• Neoplasms of the Thyroid Gland
• Other Diseases of the Thyroid Gland including Endocrine Disorders
• Applied Anatomy and Diseases of Deep Neck Spaces of the Neck
• Swellings of the Neck

Section V: The Pharynx and Larynx

• Anatomy of the Pharynx
• Anatomy of the Larynx
• Physiology of the Pharynx and Larynx
• Symptoms of Pharyngeal and Laryngeal Diseases
• Clinical Examination of the Pharynx and Larynx
• Investigations for Pharyngeal and Laryngeal Diseases including Endoscopy
• Diseases of the Tonsils
• Neoplasms of the Nasopharynx and Skull Base including Basic Principles of Skull Base Surgery
• Infections and Non-neoplastic Diseases of the Pharynx including Snoring and Sleep Apnea in Adults
• Neoplasms of the Pharynx
• Infections and Non-neoplastic Diseases of the Larynx
• Neoplasms of the Larynx
• Neurological Lesions of the Pharynx and Larynx
• Laryngotracheal Injuries
• Voice Disorders including Phonosurgery
• Stridor and Management of Obstructed Airway

Section VI: Aerodigestive Tract

• Anatomy and Physiology of Esophagus and Tracheobronchial Tree
• Foreign Bodies in the Aerodigestive Tract including Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy Procedures
• Dysphagia

Section VII: Pediatric ENT

• Congenital Diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat
• Acute Otitis Media
• Otitis Media with Effusion
• Diseases of the Adenoids including Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• Infections of the Tonsils
• Pediatric Upper Airway Problems
• Pediatric Neck Swellings
• The Deaf Child

Section VII: Related Topics

• Emergencies in ENT and Head and Neck
• Imaging in ENT and Head and Neck Diseases
• Radiotherapy in ENT and Head and Neck Cancers
• Chemotherapy in ENT and Head and Neck Cancers
• Laser in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
• Common Instruments used in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
• Common X-rays in ENT and Head and Neck

Rakesh Prasad Shrivastav MS FRCS
Department of Ear, Nose and Throat and Head and Neck Surgery, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal