Practical Pediatric Otolaryngology

Book excerpt: This practical clinical reference offers hands-on guidance for the diagnosis and medical and surgical management of otolaryngologic disorders in infants and children. Problem-oriented in organization and focus, the book emphasizes issues of immediate concern to the clinician evaluating an abnormality or choosing a course of treatment. Coverage encompasses the full spectrum of disorders of the ear and temporal bone, the nose and sinuses, the airway and aerodigestive tract, and the head and neck, and includes a section on plastic and reconstructive surgery. Most chapters are single authored by a noted expert on the problem under discussion who offers opinions and concrete recommendations. The user-friendly format includes "pearls and perils" boxes in which the authors share lessons from their experience. The book also includes an Appendix that presents difficult cases in pediatric otolaryngology.