Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Clinical Reference Guide

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Clinical Reference Guide, Seventh Edition is the essential pocket reference guide to the field. This universally standard guidebook concisely reviews all aspects of otolaryngology including rhinology, laryngology, otology, plastic surgery, sleep medicine, and more. All chapters focus on the key basic science and clinical information to quickly digest the essentials. This "high-yield" book retains a "by residents, for residents" feel while also including expert content useful not only for students and residents but also allied health professionals, primary care providers, and other health providers. The concise, outline format is useful for rapid reading during urgent clinical situations as well as a last-minute refresher before rounds. The guide has proven essential for board review and maintenance of certification exams.

The seventh edition of this bestselling reference features numerous improvements, including 

• A new comprehensive allergy and immunology chapter
• Complete update of all relevant material and line-by-line refresh by leading experts in their subspecialties
• Additional figures and tables 
• Addition of the latest medical and surgical treatment modalities 
• Updated pertinent radiographic imaging
• A PluralPlus companion website containing a digital bank of over 250 board-style study questions with explanations

Dr. Raza Pasha is a Board Certified Ear, Nose, and Throat-Head and Neck Surgeon with extensive training and research experience. He is a sole author of a highly rated comprehensive review book on his specialty. To receive certification from the American Board of Otolaryngology, Dr. Pasha completed an undergraduate degree, four years of medical school, and five years of specialty training. Dr. Pasha has been published in many medical journals and completed research in many institutions, including The Cleveland Clinic, Texas Medical Center, Detroit Medical Center, and Ohio State University. His has also published a review book on Ear, Nose, and Throat-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Pasha is a strong advocate for patient education. He believes that maximal therapeutic benefit occurs when patients understand their diagnoses and therapy.

Justin S. Golub, MD, MS is an associate professor of otolaryngology—head and neck surgery at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He attended Emory University School of Medicine, residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle, and fellowship in neurotology at the University of Cincinnati. He obtained a masters in biostatistics/patient-oriented research at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. He is the author of more than seventy peer-reviewed research publications and has co-edited four books. Dr. Golub has a research program investigating the brain effects of age-related hearing loss. He has lectured internationally and his research has been reported in the national press, including The New York Times. He is also a leading pioneer in transcanal endoscopic ear surgery. When not toiling on books with Drs. Pasha and Chern, he enjoys skiing, sipping espresso, and even occasionally relaxing at his home in Westchester County, New York.

Alexander Chern, MD, is a fellow in otology, neurotology, and skull base surgery at Johns Hopkins University. He received his BS in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale University, his MD from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, and completed his residency training in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia/Weill Cornell). He is the author of numerous peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and articles educating the public about hearing loss. His research interests include music perception and appreciation, cochlear implantation, and the effects of hearing loss on the brain. In his spare time, he enjoys eating and cooking with friends, playing the violin, and creating latte art.