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Humana Press Pediatric Otolaryngology for the Clinician 1st Editon 2009 Hardbound by Ron B. Mitchell, Kevin D. Pereira
Over the last 20 years, pediatric otolaryngology has become a recognized subspecialty within otolaryngology head and neck surgery. Organizing the growth of clinical practice and knowledge in this area now is Pediatric Otolaryngology for the Clinician, a user-friendly resource for practicing general otolaryngologists, pediatricians and family practice physicians. This important title is divided into five sections: general ENT topics, otology, rhinology, head and neck disorders, and emergencies. Each chapter is authored by a recognized expert in the field and is concise and highly informative. Designed as a quick reference guide on a variety of topics such as antibiotic treatment of ear infections, sleep disorders in children, cochlear implantation, and airway management, to name just several, the book serves as a comprehensive yet succinct guide to caring for children with ear, nose and throat problems and will stand as an invaluable resource for any busy pediatric clinic. General.- Antibiotic Therapy for Acute Otitis, Rhinosinusitis, and Pharyngotonsillitis.- Pediatric Hearing Assessment.- Speech, Voice, and Swallowing Assessment.- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Infections of the Head and Neck in Children.- Polysomnography in Children.- Otology.- External Otitis.- Diagnosis and Management of Otitis Media.- Tympanostomy Tubes and Otorrhea.- Chronic Disorders of the Middle Ear and Mastoid (Tympanic Membrane Perforations and Cholesteatoma).- Congenital Hearing Loss (Sensorineural and Conductive).- Implantable Hearing Devices.- Rhinology.- Pediatric Facial Fractures.- Pediatric Epistaxis.- Nasal Obstruction in the Neonate.- The Pediatric Allergic Nose.- Acute and Chronic Rhinosinusitis.- The Head and Neck.- Congenital Head and Neck Masses.- Pediatric Stridor.- Inflammatory Disorders of the Pediatric Airway.- Tracheostomy in Children.- Cleft Lip and Palate.- Cough.- Hoarseness in Children.- Adenotonsillar Disease.- Sleep-Disordered Breathing (SDB) in Children.- Pediatric Vascular Tumors.- Emergencies in Pediatric Otolaryngology.- Foreign Body Management.- Deep Space Neck Infections in the Pediatric Population.- Complications of Acute Otitis Media.- Complications of Sinusitis.