Overview

Covers the important audiometric, vestibular, and laboratory tests This timely book reflects trends in managing patients with inner ear disease through medical means rather than through surgical treatment. Covering the clinical applications of cutting-edge research, including regenerative medicine for inner ear disease, inner ear perfusion treatments, vestibular rehabilitation for balance retraining, and the use of cochlear implants, this text keeps you abreast of the latest advances and information in the field. You will learn how to diagnose and manage peripheral auditory and vestibular disorders, central vestibular disorders, disorders of the facial nerve, and more. The authors offer insights into the genetics of hearing loss and immune-mediated inner ear disease that help illuminate the underlying principles needed to understand, diagnose and treat dysfunction. Key features: Reviews the fundamental concepts, evaluation and management techniques of inner ear disease and disorders including tinnitus and dysfunction of the Eustachian tube Presents different treatment options based on underlying disease as opposed to symptomatic treatments Discusses the audiometric, vestibular, and laboratory tests that guide the clinician through the early stages of patient care Covers the recent advances in inner ear fluids dynamics and the genetics of hearing loss to provide a more complete understanding of disease and dysfunction Clinicians in the early stages of their careers as well as experts in the field will find the book an excellent reference for clinical and rehabilitation management, as well as for knowledge in the basic and advanced auditory and vestibular sciences and medicine.

Full Product Details

Author:   Mohamed Hamid ,  Aristides Sismanis
Publisher:   Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.784kg
ISBN:  

9781588903020

ISBN 10:   1588903028
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   02 June 2006
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

1. Clinical Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory and Vestibular Systems 2. Genetics of Hearing Loss 3. Ion Homeostasis and Inner Ear Disease 4. Regenerative Medicine for Inner Ear Disease 5. Clinical Approach to Patients with Auditory and Vestibular Disorders 6. Peripheral Auditory and Vestibular Disorders 7. Central Vestibular Disorders 8. Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation 9. Autoimmune Otologic Disorders 10. Eustachian Tube Function and Dysfunction 11. Tinnitus: Evaluation and Management 12. Diagnosis and Medical Management of Disorders of the Facial Nerve 13. Cochlear Implants 14. Surgery for Vertigo

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Well organized...complete and up-to-date...The book is a wonderful addition to the literature. It is one of the first complete textbooks in the area. --Doody's Book Reviews Well organized...complete and up-to-date...The book is a wonderful addition to the literature. It is one of the first complete textbooks in the area.--Doody's Book Reviews

Well organized...complete and up-to-date...The book is a wonderful addition to the literature. It is one of the first complete textbooks in the area. --Doody's Book Reviews

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Professor and Chairman of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA

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