Evidence-based Otolaryngology

by Shin, Jennifer J., M.D.; Hartnick, Christopher J.; Randolph, Gregory W.

• ISBN13: 9780387244471
• ISBN10: 0387244476
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-12-30
• Publisher: Springer Nature

Summary

"This book has immediately accessible EBM guidelines for all physicians treating the most common clinical problems in otolaryngology; unique page design and consistently formatted chapters. It offers concise, authoritative, and complete answers to diagnostic and therapeutic questions." "Recognizing the clinician's need for quick access to a comprehensive and immediately useful presentation of evidence-based material, the authors and editors have condensed the research on the most common otorhinolaryngological complaints into this indispensable volume. Their unique approach color-codes the level of research backing each set of evidence in order to make assessment of the evidence as quick and useful as possible. Each clinical problem is presented with a "color key," letting the physician know the level of evidence available: green (high-level evidence), yellow (low-moderate levels of evidence), or red (major disagreement or only minimal low-level evidence). The content of each chapter is structured in the same manner so the reader quickly becomes accustomed to finding precisely the information needed for each new case." "Featuring sections on general otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, pediatrics, and otology, Evidence-Based Otolaryngology not only presents the research, but gives the clinician immediately applicable recommendations for patient treatment." "It is written for: Physicians, hospital networks, insurance providers. Keywords: cochlear implant, head and neck surgery, laryngology, neurotology, otitis media, otolaryngology, otology, rhinosinusitis, tinnitus."--BOOK JACKET.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Evidence Based Medicine, Systematic Reviews, and Levels of Evidence.- 2. How to Use this Book.- 3. English Translations of Common Statistical Terms and Study Designs.- Section II. Systematic Reviews in Pediatric Otolaryngology.- 4. Pediatric Tonsillectomy.- 5. Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea.- 6. Pediatric Recurrent Acute Otitis Media.- 7. Pediatric Otitis Media with Effusion.- 8. Pediatric Sinusitis.- 9. Pediatric Cochlear Implantation.- 10. Subglottic Stenosis.- Section III. Systematic Reviews in Otology.- 11. Measuring Audiometric Outcomes.- 12. Chronic Otitis Media.- 13. Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss.- 14. Cochlear Implantation.- 15. Meniere's Disease.- 16. Tinnitus.- 17. Bell's Palsy.- 18. Perioperative Antibiotics for Otologic Surgery.- Section IV Systematic Reviews in General Otolaryngology.- 19. Tonsillectomy in Adults.- 20. Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults.- 21. Allergic Rhinitis.- 22. Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Adults.- 23. Adult Laryngopharyngeal Reflux.- 24. Unilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis.- Section V Systematic Reviews in Head and Nec Oncologic Surgery.- 25. Survival Analysis.- 26. Head and Neck Quality of Life.- 27. Prophylaxis in Head and Neck Surgery.- 28. Selective Neck Dissection.- 29. Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.- 30. Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Early Stage Disease.- 31. Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Advanced Disease.- 32. Head and Neck Malignancy.- 33. Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma.