
Handbook of Otolaryngology
Head and Neck Surgery
- 3rd Edition - February 21, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: David Goldenberg, Bradley J. Goldstein
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 8 2 6 6 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 8 2 6 8 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 8 2 6 7 - 5
Covering the full spectrum of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery and facial plastic surgery, Handbook of Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, Third Edition, is packed with… Read more

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Request a sales quoteCovering the full spectrum of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery and facial plastic surgery, Handbook of Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, Third Edition, is packed with must-know information while remaining conveniently portable. A reader-friendly organization and superb indexing make this acclaimed, award-winning handbook easy to use for daily quick reference. It’s an essential companion for residents, fellows, and clinicians in otolaryngology, and for all physicians and allied professionals in other disciplines who can use rapid and reliable guidance on ENT medicine and surgery.
- Provides indispensable, detailed guidance on the full continuum of patient care—from pediatric to geriatric
- Covers new technologies and drugs, new treatment methods, new evidence-based guidelines, with discussions of timely topics such as otolaryngological manifestations of COVID-19, remote access thyroid surgery, and radiofrequency ablation of benign thyroid nodules
- Contains concise, easy-to-digest sections on Otology, Rhinology, Laryngology and the Upper Aerodigestive Tract, Head and Neck Surgery (including oncology), Pediatric Otolaryngology, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, and General Otolaryngology
- Follows a standard format in most chapters: key points, epidemiology, signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis, how to conduct the physical exam, imaging, treatment options, outcomes, and appropriate follow-up, with emergency situations presented first, where applicable
- Features full-color illustrations, photographs, and tables throughout
- Includes the latest TNM staging data in all cancer-related chapters, as well as appendices covering basic procedures; illustrations of the twelve cranial nerves; and cross-referencing to help treat immediate emergencies
- An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date
Otolaryngology residents, students, and fellows, as well as faculty and allied health professionals involved in Otolaryngology, speech/hearing professionals
1. General Otolaryngology
1.0 Approach to the Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Patient
1.1 Diagnostic Imaging of the Head and Neck
1.2 Hematology for the Otolaryngologist
1.3 Obstructive Sleep Apnea
1.4 Benign Oral and Odontogenic Disorders
1.5 Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
1.6 Geriatric Otolaryngology
1.7 Lasers in Otolaryngology
1.8 Otolaryngologic Manifestations of COVID-19
1.9 Surgical Approaches to the Difficult Airway
2. Perioperative Care and Anesthesia for the Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Patient
2.0 Assessment and Management
2.1 Anesthesia
2.2 Fluids and Electrolytes.
2.3 Common Postoperative Problems
3. Otology and Neurotology
3.0 Embryology and Anatomy of the Ear
3.1 Otologic Emergencies
3.2 Otitis Media
3.3 Otitis Externa
3.4 Audiology
3.5 Hearing Loss
3.6 Vertigo
3.7 Tinnitus
3.8 Cerebellopontine Angle Tumors
3.9 Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Syndrome
3.10 Otologic Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
4. Rhinology
4.0 Anatomy and Physiology of the Nose and Paranasal Sinuses
4.1 Rhinologic Emergencies
4.2 Rhinosinusitis
4.3 Rhinitis
4.4 Inverted Papilloma
4.5 Olfactory Disorders
4.6 Taste Disorders
4.7 Rhinologic Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
4.8 Care of Anterior Skull Base Diseases
5. Laryngology and the Upper Aerodigestive
5.0 Anatomy and Physiology of the Upper Aerodigestive Tract
5.1 Laryngeal and Esophageal Emergencies
5.2 Neurolaryngology
5.3 Voice Disorders
5.4 Swallowing Disorders
5.5 Laryngotracheal Stenosis in Adults
5.6 Acid Reflux Disorders
5.7 Laryngeal Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
6. Head and Neck Surgery
6.0 Anatomy of the Neck
6.1 Neck Emergencies
6.2 Approach to Neck Masses
6.3 Referred Otalgia in Head and Neck Disease
6.4 Head and Neck Cancer
6.5 Neck Dissection
6.6 Robotic-Assisted Head and Neck Surgery
6.7 Paragangliomas of the Head and Neck
6.8 Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors
6.9 The Salivary Glands
7. Skin Cancer of the Head, Neck, and Face
7.0 Cutaneous Malignancies
7.1 Basal Cell Carcinoma
7.2 Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
7.3 Melanoma of the Head and Neck
7.4 Mucosal Melanomas of the Head and Neck
7.5 Merkel Cell Carcinoma
7.6 Other Cutaneous Malignancies of the Head, Face, and Neck Angiosarcoma
7.7 Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans
8. Endocrine Surgery
8.0 Embryology and Anatomy of the Thyroid Gland
8.1 Physiology of the Thyroid Gland
8.2 Thyroid Evaluation
8.3 Thyroid Nodules and Cysts
8.4 Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules
8.5 Hyperthyroidism
8.6 Hypothyroidism
8.7 Thyroid Storm
8.8 Thyroiditis
8.9 Thyroid Cancer
8.10 Embryology, Anatomy, and Physiology of the Parathyroid Glands
8.11 Hyperparathyroidism
8.12 Hypoparathyroidism
8.13 Calcium Disorders
9. Pediatric Otolaryngology
9.0 Pediatric Airway Evaluation and Management
9.1 Laryngomalacia
9.2 Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis
9.3 Laryngeal Clefts
9.4 Tracheoesophageal Fistula and Esophageal Atresia
9.5 Vascular Rings
9.6 Subglottic Stenosis
9.7 Pierre Robin Sequence
9.8 Genetics and Syndromes
9.9 Diseases of the Adenoids and Palatine Tonsils
9.10 Congenital Nasal Obstruction
9.11 Pediatric Hearing Loss
9.12 Infectious Neck Masses in Children
9.13 Vascular Anomalies of the Head and Neck
9.14 Branchial Cleft Anomalies
9.15 Congenital Midline Neck Masses
9.16 Congenital Midline Nasal Masses
9.17 Choanal Atresia
9.18 Cleft Lip and Palat
10. Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
10.0 Maxillofacial Trauma .
10.1 Facial Reconstruction
10.2 Facial Paralysis, Facial Reanimation, and Eye Care
10.3 Cosmetic Surgery
10.4 Cosmetic and Functional Surgery of the Nose
Appendix A Basic Procedures and Methods of Investigation
A1 Bronchoscopy
A2 Esophagoscopy
A3 Rigid Direct Microscopic Laryngoscopy With or Without Biopsy
A4 Tonsillectomy
A5 Adenoidectomy
A6 Open Surgical Tracheotomy
A7 Cricothyroidotomy
Appendix B The Cranial Nerves
Appendix C ENT Emergencies Requiring Immediate Diagnostic and/or Therapeutic Intervention
1.0 Approach to the Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Patient
1.1 Diagnostic Imaging of the Head and Neck
1.2 Hematology for the Otolaryngologist
1.3 Obstructive Sleep Apnea
1.4 Benign Oral and Odontogenic Disorders
1.5 Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
1.6 Geriatric Otolaryngology
1.7 Lasers in Otolaryngology
1.8 Otolaryngologic Manifestations of COVID-19
1.9 Surgical Approaches to the Difficult Airway
2. Perioperative Care and Anesthesia for the Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Patient
2.0 Assessment and Management
2.1 Anesthesia
2.2 Fluids and Electrolytes.
2.3 Common Postoperative Problems
3. Otology and Neurotology
3.0 Embryology and Anatomy of the Ear
3.1 Otologic Emergencies
3.2 Otitis Media
3.3 Otitis Externa
3.4 Audiology
3.5 Hearing Loss
3.6 Vertigo
3.7 Tinnitus
3.8 Cerebellopontine Angle Tumors
3.9 Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Syndrome
3.10 Otologic Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
4. Rhinology
4.0 Anatomy and Physiology of the Nose and Paranasal Sinuses
4.1 Rhinologic Emergencies
4.2 Rhinosinusitis
4.3 Rhinitis
4.4 Inverted Papilloma
4.5 Olfactory Disorders
4.6 Taste Disorders
4.7 Rhinologic Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
4.8 Care of Anterior Skull Base Diseases
5. Laryngology and the Upper Aerodigestive
5.0 Anatomy and Physiology of the Upper Aerodigestive Tract
5.1 Laryngeal and Esophageal Emergencies
5.2 Neurolaryngology
5.3 Voice Disorders
5.4 Swallowing Disorders
5.5 Laryngotracheal Stenosis in Adults
5.6 Acid Reflux Disorders
5.7 Laryngeal Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
6. Head and Neck Surgery
6.0 Anatomy of the Neck
6.1 Neck Emergencies
6.2 Approach to Neck Masses
6.3 Referred Otalgia in Head and Neck Disease
6.4 Head and Neck Cancer
6.5 Neck Dissection
6.6 Robotic-Assisted Head and Neck Surgery
6.7 Paragangliomas of the Head and Neck
6.8 Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors
6.9 The Salivary Glands
7. Skin Cancer of the Head, Neck, and Face
7.0 Cutaneous Malignancies
7.1 Basal Cell Carcinoma
7.2 Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
7.3 Melanoma of the Head and Neck
7.4 Mucosal Melanomas of the Head and Neck
7.5 Merkel Cell Carcinoma
7.6 Other Cutaneous Malignancies of the Head, Face, and Neck Angiosarcoma
7.7 Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans
8. Endocrine Surgery
8.0 Embryology and Anatomy of the Thyroid Gland
8.1 Physiology of the Thyroid Gland
8.2 Thyroid Evaluation
8.3 Thyroid Nodules and Cysts
8.4 Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation of Thyroid Nodules
8.5 Hyperthyroidism
8.6 Hypothyroidism
8.7 Thyroid Storm
8.8 Thyroiditis
8.9 Thyroid Cancer
8.10 Embryology, Anatomy, and Physiology of the Parathyroid Glands
8.11 Hyperparathyroidism
8.12 Hypoparathyroidism
8.13 Calcium Disorders
9. Pediatric Otolaryngology
9.0 Pediatric Airway Evaluation and Management
9.1 Laryngomalacia
9.2 Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis
9.3 Laryngeal Clefts
9.4 Tracheoesophageal Fistula and Esophageal Atresia
9.5 Vascular Rings
9.6 Subglottic Stenosis
9.7 Pierre Robin Sequence
9.8 Genetics and Syndromes
9.9 Diseases of the Adenoids and Palatine Tonsils
9.10 Congenital Nasal Obstruction
9.11 Pediatric Hearing Loss
9.12 Infectious Neck Masses in Children
9.13 Vascular Anomalies of the Head and Neck
9.14 Branchial Cleft Anomalies
9.15 Congenital Midline Neck Masses
9.16 Congenital Midline Nasal Masses
9.17 Choanal Atresia
9.18 Cleft Lip and Palat
10. Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
10.0 Maxillofacial Trauma .
10.1 Facial Reconstruction
10.2 Facial Paralysis, Facial Reanimation, and Eye Care
10.3 Cosmetic Surgery
10.4 Cosmetic and Functional Surgery of the Nose
Appendix A Basic Procedures and Methods of Investigation
A1 Bronchoscopy
A2 Esophagoscopy
A3 Rigid Direct Microscopic Laryngoscopy With or Without Biopsy
A4 Tonsillectomy
A5 Adenoidectomy
A6 Open Surgical Tracheotomy
A7 Cricothyroidotomy
Appendix B The Cranial Nerves
Appendix C ENT Emergencies Requiring Immediate Diagnostic and/or Therapeutic Intervention
- Edition: 3
- Published: February 21, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 784
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323882668
- eBook ISBN: 9780323882682
- eBook ISBN: 9780323882675
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David Goldenberg
David Goldenberg, MD, FACS, is a Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist. He is currently Professor and founding Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center.
Dr. Goldenberg combines a busy surgical practice with teaching and research. His clinical practice includes head and neck cancers, thyroid cancer, and parathyroid disease. In addition, David actively teaches medical students, residents, and fellows and is a Penn State College of Medicine Distinguished Educator. Dr. Goldenberg is an internationally recognized expert on thyroid cancer, thyroid, and parathyroid surgery. He is a funded researcher, and his clinical research focuses on outcomes and etiology of the rise in the incidence of thyroid cancer.
Dr. Goldenberg is an accomplished and prolific author of 240 journal articles, 37 book chapters, and seven books in the field of Head and neck and thyroid oncology and surgery.
Affiliations and expertise
Steven and Sharon Baron Professor and Chair, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Pennsylvania State University, The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USABG
Bradley J. Goldstein
Bradley J Goldstein, MD, PhD, FACS is an Associate Professor and Vice-Chair for Research in the Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences at Duke University School of Medicine. Clinically, he focuses on rhinology and sinus surgery and heads a basic research program studying olfactory sensory disorders. Dr. Goldstein is a world-renowned olfactory stem cell researcher and has served as principal investigator on several NIH grants. He is an accomplished and prolific author with multiple peer-reviewed papers and 3 books. His recent publications include Nature Neuroscience, Science Advances, and Chemical Senses. He has actively mentored trainees, including medical students, graduate students, residents, and fellows, and directs the 7-year surgeon-scientist residency track in head and neck surgery at Duke. Dr. Goldstein is a fellow of the Triological Society and is active with several other academic organizations.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Research, Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, Department of Neurobiology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA