Modern and up-to-date--the comprehensive and concise guide to the practice of otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery The third edition of this long-time bestseller continues to be a reliable companion and invaluable resource for medical students, specialist trainees, residents, and practitioners: ■Providing the essential scientific, diagnostic, and therapeutic knowledge ■Offering advanced information and guidelines for the clinical practice ■Organized by anatomical region, each chapter covers the relevant anatomy and physiology, methods of investigation, and a comprehensive range of diseases. Succinct descriptions of diseases cover clinical findings, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment. Key features of the third edition: ■Significantly enlarged and fully revised to the present standard of scientific knowledge and clinical practice ■Over 280 highly instructive drawings and more than 500 clinical photograph--all in full color ■Larger format allowing for an improved layout and clearer presentation of content ■New chapter on voice, speech, and language; new sections on obstructive sleep-related breathing disorders and on dermatologic principles for the otolaryngologist; and appendices on emergencies and on infection control