This comprehensive reference covers the essential diagnostic and treatment information an otolaryngologist needs. Organized by organ and anatomic region, the book features extensive informative illustrations and incorporates key teaching points from self-instructional packages published by the American Academy of Otolaryngology.One-stop source of the latest diagnostic and treatment practices, for specialists and non-specialists alike All common and important symptoms and diseases, from hoarseness to hearing loss to head and neck cancer Medical and surgical management Thorough radiology chapter with more than 150 images Convenient anatomical organization, including sections on implants and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery 500 high-quality clinical photographs and line drawings Overview chapters on principles of antimicrobial therapy; anesthesia; and laser.