Otorinolaringoiatria

Come nascono i suoni, come li percepisce l'orecchio, quali sono i limiti del nostro udito, e quali semplici precauzioni adotta

La seconda edizione di Audiologia protesica esce a quattro anni dalla prima. Il volume si è arricchito di ben 12 nuovi capitoli che sviluppano argomenti di fisiologia, patologia otologica, audiometria protesica, nuove tecnologie audioprotesiche e specifici capitoli relativi agli aspetti teorici, costruttivi e tecnologici redatti dalle quattro aziende produttrici di impianti cocleari. Un utile strumento che facilita e completa la formazione degli studenti iscritti ai Corsi di Laurea Triennali in Tecniche Audioprotesiche e Audiometriche e a tutti gli addetti al settore.

Oral, Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery is the first oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) text to provide you with a system for managing adult oral, head and neck cancers and reconstructive cranio-maxillofacial surgery. Using an evidence-based approach to the management and treatment of a wide variety of clinical conditions, the extensive experience of the author and contributors in head and neck/cranio-maxillofacial surgery and oncology are highlighted throughout the text. This includes computer aided surgical simulation, intraoperative navigation, robotic surgery, endoscopic surgery, microvascular surgery, molecular science, and tumor immunology. In addition, high quality photos and illustrations are accompanied by videos of surgical procedures that are easily accessible on mobile devices. Management protocols and outcomes assessment provide clear guidelines for managing problems related to adult head and neck oncology and reconstructive surgery.State-of-the art guidance by recognized experts details current techniques as well as technological advances in head and neck/cranio-maxillofacial surgery and oncology.Evidence-based content details the latest diagnostic and therapeutic options for treating a wide-variety of clinical problems with an emphasis on surgical technique and outcomes.Multidisciplinary approach reflects best practices in managing head and neck oncology and cranio-maxillofacial surgery.900 highly detailed images clearly demonstrate pathologies and procedures.Designed for the modern classroom which lets you access important information anywhere through mobile tablets and smart phones.

Italiani e francesi hanno maggiori difficoltà a imparare una lingua straniera, mentre gli slavi sembrano nati con il dono delle lingue, perché? Questi ultimi utilizzano nella loro lingua quasi tutte le frequenze dell'udibile, 10 ottave e a volte più, mentre gli altri poco più di un'ottava. Gli studi, svolti da Tomatis sull'orecchio e sullo stretto rapporto intercorrente tra udito e intelligenza, hanno permesso di acquisire nuove e rilevanti certezze sulla formazione e sulle capacità dell'uomo stesso. Quest'opera mostra come un corretto sviluppo delle capacità uditive permette di raggiungere una invidiabile capacità linguistica e di padroneggiare diverse lingue. Un viaggio nel mondo dell'acustica delle lingue e della sua influenza sul modellamento delle culture e dei comportamenti. Il linguaggio è l'elemento fondante l'umanità dell'uomo e l'orecchio ha un ruolo centrale nell'apprendimento delle lingue.

Gain a complete understanding of drugs affecting patient care! Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Dentistry, 7th Edition describes how to evaluate a patient's health and optimize dental treatment by factoring in the drugs they take. It explores the basic principles of pharmacology, the ways that drugs affect the body, and the potential for adverse drug interactions. Developed by Frank Dowd, Barton Johnson, and Angelo Mariotti, with chapters from a team of expert contributors, this is the only book written by dental pharmacologists for the dental market. Whether you're concerned about the drugs a patient is already taking or the drugs you prescribe for treatment, this book helps you reduce risk and provide effective dental care. New to this Edition NEW! Reorganized content is more concise, more relevant, and more visual, with a stronger focus on what you need to know for clinical practice.  NEW! Case studies at the beginning of chapters and case discussions at the end help you connect pharmacologic concepts and principles with clinical practice. NEW summary tables and boxes provide quick reference to vital information, and include all-new tables on drug indications and mechanisms.  NEW! Full-color design and illustrations are added to this edition, enhancing realism and visual learning. NEW companion website provides references linked to PubMed. NEW! Bullet points list key information at the beginning of each chapter, highlighting need-to-know concepts. Key Features Concise, comprehensive coverage helps you provide safe and effective dental care, exploring the fundamentals of pharmacology and clearly explaining actions of specific drug groups on systems in the human body in addition to covering special topics such as pain control, fear and anxiety, and oral complications of cancer therapy.  An emphasis on the dental applications of pharmacology shows how to evaluate a patient's health and optimize dental treatment by factoring in any medications the patient may be taking. Practical appendices provide easy access to essential information, summarizing topics such as drug interactions in clinical dentistry, antiseptics and disinfectants, herbs, controlled substances, protein biopharmaceuticals, drugs used to treat glaucoma, and abbreviations. Clinical Rationale for and Significance of Prescription Writing chapter and two appendices on drug prescribing cover both the medications that a patient may already be taking and drugs that a dentist may prescribe for treatment. Nearly 50 expert contributors represent a diverse, authoritative panel of authors from many of the major dental schools.

Nel corso degli ultimi decenni si è compreso sempre più chiaramente che la laringe, oltre ad essere responsabile della produzione della voce, riveste un ruolo cruciale nel regolare l'incrocio delle vie aerodigestive superiori, consentendo alla faringe di passare dall'assetto respiratorio a quello deglutitorio. Ogni alterazione della regolazione nervosa di tale organo, così come ogni intervento chirurgico che ne modifichi l'anatomia, può essere responsabile di gravi deficit comunicativi nonché di alterazioni della funzione deglutitoria che possono comportare sia malnutrizione che gravi flogosi polmonari. Il presente volume, rivolto non solo ai foniatri ed ai logopedisti, ma anche a tutti gli operatori sanitari che quotidianamente si confrontano con tali patologie, prende in esame, da diversi punti di vista, i deficit funzionali della laringe nelle patologie funzionali, neurologiche ed oncologiche e la loro riabilitazione. Relazione Ufficiale del 50º Congresso Nazionale della Società Italiana di Foniatria e Logopedia, questo volume si avvale della collaborazione multidisciplinare dei massimi esperti italiani nell'ambito della foniatria, della logopedia, della chirurgia otorinolaringoiatrica e della neurologia.

 Questa nuova edizione del testo di Otorinolaringoiatria si colloca nella linea delle due edizioni che lo hanno preceduto e che rappresentano un continuum rispetto alle numerose edizioni curate dal Prof. Giovanni Rossi. Come già per le precedenti edizioni la scelta editoriale è stata quella di fornire un testo adatto agli studenti dei corsi di laurea in Medicina Chirurgia e di tutte le altre lauree sanitarie, mentre si rimanda a testi più approfonditi l’aggiornamento per gli specialisti. A questo proposito si è volutamente dato peso alle patologie anche in rapporto alla loro incidenza mentre perla parte chirurgica si è preferito dare più spazio alle indicazioni e ai risultati piuttosto che a una minuziosa descrizione delle tecniche operatorie.

There are many different ways to treat complex chronic middle ear disease, with ongoing advancements being made globally. Diverse approaches are necessitated for variations in patient age, degree of infection, extent of middle ear remodeling, inflammation severity, and underlying mechanisms of Eustachian tube dysfunction. Addressing multinational and clinical nuances, the editors have compiled 48 chapters with eclectic perspectives from otology experts in 13 countries. The surgical anatomy of the middle ear cleft and mastoid and underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of chronic otitis media are clinically challenging. Articles cover anatomy, physiology, disease characterizations and manifestations, clinical evaluation, office management, surgical procedures, and new horizons. Traditional and newer hybrid techniques for systematic disease and inflammatory conditions are presented in roundtable format, for example, underlay fascia tympanoplasty as well as the use of cartilage and bioengineered materials. Selected Key Topics: * Applied middle ear anatomy and physiology* Pathologic mechanisms of chronic otitis media * Office evaluation, management and surgical decision making* Mastoid cavity obliteration and canal wall reconstruction* Challenges in tympanoplasty and ossicular chain reconstruction* Traditional and hybrid tympanomastoid surgery* Hearing implants in the chronic ear This is an exceptional teaching tool for ear surgeons in training as well as a must-have clinical resource for practicing otolaryngologists.

Part of the highly regarded Diagnostic Pathology series, this updated volume is a visually stunning, easy-to-use reference covering all aspects of head and neck pathology. Outstanding images-including gross and microscopic pathology, a wide range of stains, and detailed medical illustrations-make this an invaluable diagnostic aid for every practicing pathologist, resident, or fellow. This second edition incorporates the most recent clinical, pathological, histological, and molecular knowledge in the field to provide a comprehensive overview of all key issues relevant to today's practice.

This revised edition of Surgical Pediatric Otolaryngology provides readers with step-by-step instructions for performing the surgical procedures necessary to treat children suffering from head and neck disorders. This atlas covers routinely performed procedures in pediatric otolaryngology. Key Features: * More than 800 high-quality, detailed line drawings help teach young practitioners the latest techniques and procedures * Authors are affiliated with two of the best children's hospitals in the world and are luminaries in the field* Focuses on common procedures that surgeons perform on a daily basisResidents will frequently consult this book before performing surgery and pediatric otolaryngologists will use it as a refresher for certain surgical procedures that they haven't recently performed.

The second edition of this indispensable guide provides a step-by-step approach to learning the anatomy and principal procedures of temporal bone dissection starting with mastoidectomy and including approaches to the internal auditory canal and jugular foramen. The renowned authors share their collective wisdom and pearls gleaned from years of treating patients with temporal bone disease and teaching these methodologies to medical students, residents, and fellows. Procedural details are presented throughout 10 detailed chapters, accompanied by beautiful sequential illustrations and videos. One of the most complex regions of the human body, the temporal bone and adjacent skull base present unique surgical challenges. Critical neurovascular structures traverse complex pathways through the temporal bone, which itself has highly variable anatomy. Tumors and erosive lesions create additional anatomical barriers that make effective access and resection of diseased areas difficult. At the same time, the surgical skills required to navigate this anatomy are indispensable to the management of ear disease and associated disability, and provide alternative approaches with less morbidity to intracranial pathology. This book presents technical and strategic considerations for safe and effective temporal bone surgery. Key Highlights: * Videos of cadaveric and surgical dissections highlight critical technical steps and appropriate execution * More than 160 meticulous, expertly illustrated pen and ink drawings of progressive dissections * A new chapter on middle ear endoscopy details key anatomical features and technical maneuvers integral to this approach * New chapters on infratemporal surgical dissection and the intraoperative management of complications are also presented * Expanded coverage of the middle fossa approach to the internal auditory canal and methods of assessing competencies when training novice surgeons in temporal bone dissection This is a must-have tool that will enable residents and novice surgeons to translate laboratory skills to the operating room and perform safe, efficacious and efficient dissection of the temporal bone. It is the quintessential learning guide for residents in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and skull base surgery, as well as an excellent teaching and assessment tool for faculty.

Praise for the previous edition: "This unique book encompasses everything from hearing science and psychoacoustics to hearing conservation and basic audiometry...explaining it at beginner's level while providing a more in-depth look for the more experienced." -- Doody's Review Now in a more user-friendly format, with a four-color design, this new edition includes the latest scientific and clinical knowledge to give audiology students a solid understanding of core audiologic concepts. Every essential topic in audiology, from acoustics and anatomy to auditory disorders and hearing loss, is covered in this book. Key Features of the Fourth Edition: * Covers new technology for electrophysiological assessment as well as bone-anchored hearing aids and cochlear implants* Expanded discussion of management techniques, now in two separate chapters* More than 300 exquisite full-color illustrations* Questions and answers at the end of each chapter for study and review of essential topics* Extensive bibliography with references to current literatureEssentials of Audiology, Fourth Edition, is an indispensable reference for undergraduate and first year graduate students in audiology as well as a valuable resource for speech and language pathology students. With thorough coverage of the essentials of clinical practice, this new edition is also a good refresher for audiologists and speech-language pathologists who are starting out in their practice.