Handbook of Otolaryngology - Ebook, 3rd Edition

Chapter 1 General Otolaryngology
1.0 Approach to the Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Patient
1.1 Diagnostic Imaging of the Head and Neck
1.2 Hematology for the Otolaryngologist
1.3 Obstructive Sleep Apnea
1.4 Benign Oral and Odontogenic Disorders
1.5 Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
1.6 Geriatric Otolaryngology
1.7 Lasers in Otolaryngology
1.8 Otolaryngologic Manifestations of COVID-19
1.9 Surgical Approaches to the Difficult Airway

Chapter 2 Perioperative Care and Anesthesia for the Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Patient
2.0 Assessment and Management
2.1 Anesthesia
2.1.1 Principles of Anesthesia
2.1.2 Regional Anesthesia Techniques
2.1.3 Anesthesia Drugs
2.1.4 Anesthetic Emergencies
2.2 Fluids and Electrolytes
2.3 Common Postoperative Problems

Chapter 3 Otology and Neurotology
3.0 Embryology and Anatomy of the Ear
3.1 Otologic Emergencies
3.1.1 Sudden Hearing Loss
3.1.2 Ear and Temporal Bone Trauma
3.1.3 Acute Facial Paresis and Paralysis
3.1.4 Ear Foreign Bodies
3.2 Otitis Media
3.2.1 Acute Otitis Media
3.2.2 Chronic Otitis Media
3.2.3 Complications of Acute and Chronic Otitis Media
3.2.4 Cholesteatoma
3.3 Otitis Externa
3.3.1 Uncomplicated Otitis Externa
3.3.2 Malignant Otitis Externa
3.4 Audiology
3.4.1 Basic Audiologic Assessments
3.4.2 Pediatric Audiologic Assessments
3.4.3 Objective/Electrophysiologic Audiologic Assessments
3.5 Hearing Loss
3.5.1 Conductive Hearing Loss
3.5.2 Sensorineural Hearing Loss
3.5.3 Hearing Aids
3.5.4 Cochlear Implants
3.5.5 Other Implantable Hearing Devices
3.6 Vertigo
3.6.1 Balance Assessment
3.6.2 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
3.6.3 Ménière Disease
3.6.4 Vestibular Neuritis
3.6.5 Vestibular Migraine
3.7 Tinnitus
3.8 Cerebellopontine Angle Tumors
3.9 Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Syndrome
3.10 Otologic Manifestations of Systemic Diseases

Chapter 4 Rhinology
4.0 Anatomy and Physiology of the Nose and Paranasal Sinuses
4.1 Rhinologic Emergencies
4.1.1 Acute Invasive Fungal Rhinosinusitis
4.1.2 Orbital Complications of Sinusitis
4.1.3 Intracranial Complications of Sinusitis
4.1.4 Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea
4.1.5 Epistaxis
4.2 Rhinosinusitis
4.2.1 Acute Rhinosinusitis
4.2.2 Chronic Rhinosinusitis
4.3 Rhinitis
4.3.1 Nonallergic Rhinitis
4.3.2 Allergy
4.4 Inverted Papilloma
4.5 Olfactory Disorders
4.6 Taste Disorders
4.7 Rhinologic Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
4.8 Care of Anterior Skull Base Diseases

Chapter 5 Laryngology and the Upper Aerodigestive Tract
5.0 Anatomy and Physiology of the Upper Aerodigestive Tract
5.1 Laryngeal and Esophageal Emergencies
5.1.1 Stridor
5.1.2 Laryngeal Fractures
5.1.3 Caustic Ingestion
5.1.4 Laryngeal Infections
5.2 Neurolaryngology
5.3 Voice Disorders
5.3.1 Papillomatosis
5.3.2 Vocal Fold Cysts, Nodules, and Polyps
5.3.3 Vocal Fold Motion Impairment
5.3.4 Voice Rehabilitation
5.3.5 Speech Options after Laryngectomy
5.4 Swallowing Disorders
5.4.1 Zenker Diverticulum
5.4.2 Dysphagia
5.4.3 Aspiration
5.5 Laryngotracheal Stenosis in Adults
5.6 Acid Reflux Disorders
5.7 Laryngeal Manifestations of Systemic Diseases

Chapter 6 Head and Neck Surgery
6.0 Anatomy of the Neck
6.1 Neck Emergencies
6.1.1 Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections of the Head and Neck
6.1.2 Ludwig Angina
6.1.3 Deep Neck Infections
6.1.4 Neck Trauma
6.2 Approach to Neck Masses
6.3 Referred Otalgia in Head and Neck Disease
6.4 Head and Neck Cancer
6.4.1 Chemotherapy for Head and Neck Cancers
6.4.2 Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer
6.4.3 Sinonasal Cancer
6.4.4 Nasopharyngeal Cancer
6.4.5 Oral Cavity Cancer
6.4.6 Oropharyngeal Cancer
6.4.7 Human Papillomavirus and Head and Neck Cancer
6.4.8 Cancer of Unknown Primary
6.4.9 Hypopharyngeal Cancer
6.4.10 Laryngeal Cancer
6.4.11 Malignant Neoplasms of the Ear and Temporal Bone
6.4.12 Lymphomas of the Head and Neck
6.4.13 Idiopathic Midline Destructive Disease
6.4.14 Sarcomas of the Head and Neck
6.5 Neck Dissection
6.6 Robotic-Assisted Head and Neck Surgery
6.7 Paragangliomas of the Head and Neck
6.8 Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors
6.9 The Salivary Glands
6.9.1 Embryology and Anatomy of the Salivary Glands
6.9.2 Nonneoplastic Salivary Gland Disease
6.9.3 Benign Salivary Gland Neoplasms
6.9.4 Malignant Salivary Gland Neoplasms

Chapter 7 Skin Cancer of the Head, Neck, and Face
7.0 Cutaneous Malignancies
7.0.1 Actinic Keratosis and Actinic Cheilitis
7.0.2 Atypical Pigmented Lesions
7.1 Basal Cell Carcinoma
7.2 Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
7.3 Melanoma of the Head and Neck
7.4 Mucosal Melanomas of the Head and Neck
7.5 Merkel Cell Carcinoma
7.6 Other Cutaneous Malignancies of the Head, Face, and Neck
Angiosarcoma
7.7 Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans

Chapter 8 Endocrine Surgery
8.0 Embryology and Anatomy of the Thyroid Gland
8.1 Physiology of the Thyroid Gland
8.2 Thyroid Evaluation
8.3 Thyroid Nodules and Cysts
8.4 Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules
8.5 Hyperthyroidism
8.6 Hypothyroidism
8.7 Thyroid Storm
8.8 Thyroiditis
8.9 Thyroid Cancer
8.10 Embryology, Anatomy, and Physiology of the Parathyroid Glands
8.11 Hyperparathyroidism
8.12 Hypoparathyroidism
8.13 Calcium Disorders

Chapter 9 Pediatric Otolaryngology
9.0 Pediatric Airway Evaluation and Management
9.1 Laryngomalacia
9.2 Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis
9.3 Laryngeal Clefts
9.4 Tracheoesophageal Fistula and Esophageal Atresia
9.5 Vascular Rings
9.6 Subglottic Stenosis
9.7 Pierre Robin Sequence
9.8 Genetics and Syndromes
9.9 Diseases of the Adenoids and Palatine Tonsils
9.9.1 Adenotonsillitis
9.9.2 Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy
9.10 Congenital Nasal Obstruction
9.11 Pediatric Hearing Loss
9.12 Infectious Neck Masses in Children
9.13 Vascular Anomalies of the Head and Neck
9.14 Branchial Cleft Anomalies
9.15 Congenital Midline Neck Masses
9.16 Congenital Midline Nasal Masses
9.17 Choanal Atresia
9.18 Cleft Lip and Palate

Chapter 10 Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
10.0 Maxillofacial Trauma
10.0.1 Nasal Fractures
10.0.2 Naso-Orbito-Ethmoid Fractures
10.0.3 Zygomaticomaxillary and Orbital Fractures
10.0.4 Frontal Sinus Fractures
10.0.5 Midface Fractures
10.0.6 Mandible Fractures
10.0.7 Burns of the Head, Face, and Neck
10.1 Facial Reconstruction
10.1.1 Skin Grafts
10.1.2 Local Cutaneous Flaps for Facial Reconstruction
10.1.3 Regional Flaps for Facial Reconstruction
10.1.4 Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer
10.1.5 Bone and Cartilage Grafts
10.1.6 Incision Planning and Scar Revision
10.1.7 Microtia Reconstruction
10.2 Facial Paralysis, Facial Reanimation, and Eye Care
10.2.1 Anatomy of the Facial Nerve
10.2.2 Work-Up and Evaluation of Facial Paralysis
10.2.3 Treatment of Acute Facial Nerve Transection
10.2.4 Static Procedures in Facial Paralysis
10.2.5 Dynamic Facial Reanimation <12 to 18 Months
10.2.6 Dynamic Facial Reanimation >18 months
10.2.7 Management of Postfacial Paralysis with Synkinesis
10.3 Cosmetic Surgery
10.3.1 Neurotoxins, Fillers, and Implants
10.3.2 Chemical Peels and Laser Skin Resurfacing
10.3.3 Minimally Invasive Facial Rejuvenation
10.3.4 Brow and Forehead Lifting
10.3.5 Blepharoplasty
10.3.6 Rhytidectomy
10.3.7 Liposuction of the Head, Face, and Neck
10.3.8 Otoplasty
10.3.9 Hair Restoration
10.4 Cosmetic and Functional Surgery of the Nose
10.4.1 Deviated Septum and Septoplasty
10.4.2 Rhinoplasty

Appendix A Basic Procedures and Methods of Investigation
A1 Bronchoscopy
A2 Esophagoscopy
A3 Rigid Direct Microscopic Laryngoscopy With or Without Biopsy
A4 Tonsillectomy
A5 Adenoidectomy
A6 Open Surgical Tracheotomy
A7 Cricothyroidotomy
Appendix B The Cranial Nerves
Appendix C ENT Emergencies Requiring Immediate Diagnostic and/or Therapeutic Intervention

"...a very well structured and reliable reference for everyone working in the field of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology today.... One of the greatest strengths of this handbook is its clear and consistent structure.... The scope of the book is impressive [as] it covers all major areas of otolaryngology, including general ENT, otology and neurotology, rhinology, laryngology, pediatric otolaryngology, head and neck oncology, endocrine surgery, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and perioperative care.... High-quality illustrations, tables, and clinical algorithms further enhance its usability, allowing complex content to be understood at a glance. Another notable strength is its versatility.... It offers the right balance between brevity and detail, making it valuable in the clinic, the operating room, or during on-call situations.... a comprehensive, reliable, and easy-to-use resource. It is evident that the editors and contributors know the field inside and out and have invested great care in making this book as useful as possible. For anyone involved in ENT, it is a reference that you will turn to frequently and one that can be recommended without hesitation." Review by Stephan Lang, The Journal of Laryngology & Otology (JLO - London), 2025