Otolaryngology: Basic Sciences and Related Principles

Comprehensive in its coverage of all aspects of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery, this four-volume set presents the latest in clinical diagnosis and treatment. The set covers in general, current information regarding the basic sciences and research aspects of otolaryngology; addresses the issue of quality of health care; presents the latest information on computer automation, electric response audiometry and cochlear implants; includes updates on endoscopic sinus surgery, professional voice care and cancer therapy; and covers the expanding field of plastic and reconstructive surgery of the head and neck. This specific volume, the first of the set, is concerned with the basic sciences and their fundamental underlying principles, taking in embryology, anatomy, physiology, histology and pathology as well as biology and pharmacology. This material is reinforced with general medical principles relating to otolaryngology. Altogether, the set of four volumes comprises 3136 pages which offer 2391 illustrations.