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A comprehensive, single-volume text covering the breadth and depth of

modern pediatric otolaryngology

Written and edited by renowned experts, Pediatric Otolaryngology: Principles

and Practice Pathways, Second Edition, covers the medical and surgical

management of clinical problems encountered in pediatric otolaryngology-head

and neck surgery. The core of the book is the evidence-based practice pathways

formulated to help clinicians identify and treat a wide range of disorders,

ranging from the common to the highly complex. Designed to be the resident´s

go-to book during pediatric otolaryngology rotations and an authoritative

reference for day-to-day practice, this text will be a valued professional asset

for years to come.

New in this second edition: - A current review of pediatric cochlear

implantation - Up-to-date coverage of genetic breakthroughs that impact

congenital hearing loss - Discussion of recent controversies surrounding

tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy - Coverage of the new subspecialties

emerging within the broader field of pediatric otolaryngology, including

airway reconstruction, voice, and more

The clinical pathways in this encyclopedic text provide a roadmap for the

decision- making process and are essential for residents, fellows, and

practitioners in pediatric otolaryngology who strive to provide the highest

level of patient care.

Ralph F. Wetmore, MD, is Chief, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, The

Children´s Hospital of Philadelphia, E. Mortimer Newlin Professor of

Pediatric Otolaryngology, Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck

Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania,

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Harlan R. Muntz, MD, is Professor of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery

and Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City,

Utah.

Trevor J. McGill, MD, is Professor of Otology and Laryngology, Harvard

Medical School, and The Children´s Hospital Medical Center, Boston,

Massachusetts.

An award-winning international medical and scientific publisher, Thieme has

demonstrated its commitment to the highest standard of quality in the

state-of-the-art content and presentation of all of its products. Thieme´s

trademark blue and silver covers have become synonymous with excellence in

publishing.

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