Description
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is the medical and surgical specialty addressing disorders of the head and neck in both adult and pediatric populations. The anatomy and physiologic functions of this region are diverse and require knowledge of all aspects of medicine. They also require understanding of surgical techniques that include microscopic-minimally invasive procedures, in addition to the performance of large resections, while predicting the aftermath required for reconstruction. The goal of the encyclopedia is to serve as a single and comprehensive source of all the information that is requisite to all health care practitioners and students of the specialty.
The vast amount of information included in the encyclopedia is divided into 5 volumes across otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery, in line with the subspecialties of general otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, pediatric otolaryngology, otology neurotology and facial plastics and reconstructive surgery. All section editors are internationally recognized otolaryngologists with experience in publishing. They are experts and leaders in their respective fields, with advanced knowledge of all scientific and clinical issues currently discussed in the literature. Each section editor in turn recruited experienced authors from all over the world who contributed to structured topics and all entries are supported by published references. Thus, all information included in the encyclopedia is from credible sources and was carefully screened for accuracy.
The strength of the encyclopedia is its online availability and quick search features for definitions and more in-depth information. Key words are hyperlinked to provide a getaway to numerous referenced manuscripts, journals and books until all information on the queried subject is exhausted.
February 2013 Stilianos E. Kountakis, MD
Editor-in-Chief