Pediatric Otolaryngology

A comprehensive, single-volume text covering the breadth and depth of
modern pediatric otolaryngology
Written and edited by renowned experts, Pediatric Otolaryngology: Principles
and Practice Pathways, Second Edition, covers the medical and surgical
management of clinical problems encountered in pediatric otolaryngology-head
and neck surgery. The core of the book is the evidence-based practice pathways
formulated to help clinicians identify and treat a wide range of disorders,
ranging from the common to the highly complex. Designed to be the resident's
go-to book during pediatric otolaryngology rotations and an authoritative
reference for day-to-day practice, this text will be a valued professional asset
for years to come.
New in this second edition: - A current review of pediatric cochlear
implantation - Up-to-date coverage of genetic breakthroughs that impact
congenital hearing loss - Discussion of recent controversies surrounding
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy - Coverage of the new subspecialties
emerging within the broader field of pediatric otolaryngology, including
airway reconstruction, voice, and more
The clinical pathways in this encyclopedic text provide a roadmap for the
decision- making process and are essential for residents, fellows, and
practitioners in pediatric otolaryngology who strive to provide the highest
level of patient care.
Ralph F. Wetmore, MD, is Chief, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, The
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, E. Mortimer Newlin Professor of
Pediatric Otolaryngology, Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck
Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Harlan R. Muntz, MD, is Professor of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
and Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City,
Utah.
Trevor J. McGill, MD, is Professor of Otology and Laryngology, Harvard
Medical School, and The Children's Hospital Medical Center, Boston,
Massachusetts.
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