Main description:

The now classic "Pocket Pasha"-Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Clinical Reference Guide-returns for its sixth edition. 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 sixth edition of this bestselling reference features numerous improvements, including:
*Line by line refresh and update of all relevant material
*Additional images, figures, and charts
*Expanded focus on evidence-based practice
*Addition of latest treatment modalities (including investigative medications)
*A host of new contributing authors and subspecialized leading authorities
*A new appendix for common otolaryngology-head and surgery consults
*A PluralPlus companion website containing a digital bank of board-like study questions with explanation

Contents:

Preface to the Fifth Edition
Preface to the Sixth Edition
About the Editors
About the Assistant Editor
Contributors
Common Abbreviations in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Chapter 1. Allergy Rhinology
Daniel B. Spielman and David A. Gudis

Chapter 2. Laryngology
Apoorva T. Ramaswamy and Amanda Hu Laryngeal Anatomy and Physiology

Chapter 3. Otolaryngologic Endocrinology
Sallie M. Long and Andrew B. Tassler

Chapter 4. Sleep Medicine
Elliot Morse and Raza Pasha

Chapter 5. General Otolaryngology
Deborah Xie, Wesley L. Davison, and Daniel Schuster

Chapter 6. Head and Neck Cancer
Sallie M. Long, Justin R. Shinn, and Richard Chan Woo Park

Chapter 7. Otology and Neurotology
Theodore McRackan, Jonathan L. Hatch, Matthew L. Carlson, Syed F. Ahsan, Dennis I. Bojrab, Raza Pasha, and Justin S. Golub

Chapter 8. Reconstructive and Facial Plastic Surgery
Andre Shomorony, Brittany R. Barber, and Malika Atmakuri

Chapter 9. Pediatric Otolaryngology
Valerie Cote, Carol Li, and Peggy E. Kelley

Chapter 10. Head and Neck Trauma
Jacob S. Brady and Jonnae Y. Ostrom

Appendix A. Cancer Staging Index
Alexander Chern

Appendix B. Cranial Nerves
Arron M. Cole

Appendix C. Radiology
Stephanie Y. Chen and Gul Moonis

Appendix D. Anesthesia
Carol Li

Appendix E. Common Consults
Clara H. Lee and Adetokunbo Obayemi Jr

Index