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Here is a complete resource for all the basic science and clinical knowledge related to otolaryngology, from relevant molecular biology to physiology to clinical practice. It offers excellent coverage of all key topics with one goal in mind -- to provide a solid foundation for the understanding and practice of this diverse specialty. Both comprehensive and succinct, this book is an ideal review text and study tool for residents preparing for their board exams. Organized into six organ-specific sections, the book provides such key clinical information as: basic principles of allergic diseases, the oncology of head and neck tumors, the biology and testing of olfactory dysfunction, neurological disorders of the larynx, sleep apnea management, working with hearing aids and cochlear implants, and much more. Each chapter features a Chapter Outline, numerous tables, and Self-Test Questions with their answers to ensure thorough comprehension. You will also find more than 350 illustrations demonstrating important concepts. This book is an invaluable resource for residents taking their boards and a useful refresher for practicing otolaryngologists at all levels. It is the one reference you will turn to again and again. Table of Contents Surgical Hemostasis Wound Healing Basic Principles of Allergic Diseases Head and Neck Manifestations of Rheumatological Diseases Pulmonary Physiology and Mechanical Ventilation Biology and Treatment of Sleep Apnea Microbiology, Virology and Mechanisms of Infection Principles of Pharmacology Ototoxicity Oncology of Head and Neck Tumors Immunobiology and Immunotherapy of Head and Neck Squamous Carcinoma Clinical Radiation Biology and Radiotherapy Environmental Effects on the Upper Airway How to Conduct Clinical Research Basic Principles and Current Applications of Lasers in Head & Neck Surgery Molecular Biology for the Otolaryngologist Physiology of the Pediatric Patient Branchial Cleft Anatomy & Congenital Neck Masses Pathophysiology of Stridor and Airway Disease Clinical Genetics in Otolaryngology Embryology of the Outer, Middle, and Inner Ear Acoustics and Middle-Ear Mechanics for Otolaryngology Surgical Anatomy of the Temporal Bone Histiology & Histopathology of the Temporal Bone Ultrastructural Anatomy of the Cochlea Hair-Cell Function Auditory Processing in Sensorineural Hearing Loss Pathways of Hearing and Balance Assessment of Central Auditory Function Language and the Plastic Brain Principles of Audiometry Hearing Aids, Bone Anchored Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants Mechanism of Noise Induced Hearing Loss and Otoprotective Strategies Vestibular System Physiology Testing Balance and the Vestibular System Morpho-Physiology of the Facial Nerve Radiology of the Temporal Bone Development of the Nose Surgical Anatomy of Nose and Paranasal Sinuses Nasal and Paranasal Sinus Physiology The Biology and Testing of Olfactory Dysfunction Embryology of the Larynx, Pharynx, and Esophagus Morpho-Physiology of the Larynx Neurologic Disorders of the Larynx Basics of Voice Production Principles of Phonosurgery Surgical Anatomy of the Pharynx and Esophagus The Biology of Swallowing Laryngeal Pathology Origins and Specification of Craniofacial Musculoskeletal Tissues Surgical Anatomy of the Neck and Classification of Dissections Surgical Anatomy of the Skull Base and Cranial Nerves Basic Science of the Oral Cavity and Gustation Morpho-Physiology of the Salivary Glands Morpho-Physiology of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands Pathobiology of the Thyroid Gland Imaging of the Neck The Aging Face Vascular Anatomy of the Head and Neck The Biology of Flaps Implants in Otolaryngology