Otolaryngology is a branch of medicine that uses surgical procedures to
deal with the conditions of ear, nose and throat. It also deals with the
treatment of head and neck. There are various sub-specialties of
otolaryngology such as head and neck oncological surgery, rhinology and
sinus surgery, and neurotology. Head and neck oncological surgery
include microvascular reconstruction, endocrine surgery, surgical
oncology and endoscopic surgery. It also includes the treatment of oral
cancer, skin cancer, thyroid cancer, and salivary gland cancer.
Rhinology and sinus surgery deals with sinusitis allergy and anterior
skull base. While, neurotology focuses on the middle and inner ear,
temporal bone, skull base surgery, dizziness and cochlear implant. This
book explores all the important aspects of otolaryngology in the present
day scenario. It aims to present researches that have transformed this
discipline and aided its advancement. For someone with an interest and
eye for detail, this book covers the most significant topics in the
field of otolaryngology.