
Handbook of Otolaryngology
Head and Neck Surgery
- 3rd Edition - July 10, 2025
- 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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- 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
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Otolaryngology residents, students, and fellows, as well as faculty and allied health professionals involved in Otolaryngology, speech/hearing professionals
Preface
Section Editors
Contributors
Chapter 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
Chapter 2 Perioperative Care and Anesthesia for the Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Patient
2.0 Assessment and Management
2.1 Anesthesia
2.1.1 Principles of Anesthesia
2.1.2 Regional Anesthesia Techniques
2.1.3 Anesthesia Drugs
2.1.4 Anesthetic Emergencies
2.2 Fluids and Electrolytes
2.3 Common Postoperative Problems
Chapter 3 Otology and Neurotology
3.0 Embryology and Anatomy of the Ear
3.1 Otologic Emergencies
3.1.1 Sudden Hearing Loss
3.1.2 Ear and Temporal Bone Trauma
3.1.3 Acute Facial Paresis and Paralysis
3.1.4 Ear Foreign Bodies
3.2 Otitis Media
3.2.1 Acute Otitis Media
3.2.2 Chronic Otitis Media
3.2.3 Complications of Acute and Chronic Otitis Media
3.2.4 Cholesteatoma
3.3 Otitis Externa
3.3.1 Uncomplicated Otitis Externa
3.3.2 Malignant Otitis Externa
3.4 Audiology
3.4.1 Basic Audiologic Assessments
3.4.2 Pediatric Audiologic Assessments
3.4.3 Objective/Electrophysiologic Audiologic Assessments
3.5 Hearing Loss
3.5.1 Conductive Hearing Loss
3.5.2 Sensorineural Hearing Loss
3.5.3 Hearing Aids
3.5.4 Cochlear Implants
3.5.5 Other Implantable Hearing Devices
3.6 Vertigo
3.6.1 Balance Assessment
3.6.2 Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
3.6.3 Ménière Disease
3.6.4 Vestibular Neuritis
3.6.5 Vestibular Migraine
3.7 Tinnitus
3.8 Cerebellopontine Angle Tumors
3.9 Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Syndrome
3.10 Otologic Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
Chapter 4 Rhinology
4.0 Anatomy and Physiology of the Nose and Paranasal Sinuses
4.1 Rhinologic Emergencies
4.1.1 Acute Invasive Fungal Rhinosinusitis
4.1.2 Orbital Complications of Sinusitis
4.1.3 Intracranial Complications of Sinusitis
4.1.4 Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea
4.1.5 Epistaxis
4.2 Rhinosinusitis
4.2.1 Acute Rhinosinusitis
4.2.2 Chronic Rhinosinusitis
4.3 Rhinitis
4.3.1 Nonallergic Rhinitis
4.3.2 Allergy
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
Chapter 5 Laryngology and the Upper Aerodigestive Tract
5.0 Anatomy and Physiology of the Upper Aerodigestive Tract
5.1 Laryngeal and Esophageal Emergencies
5.1.1 Stridor
5.1.2 Laryngeal Fractures
5.1.3 Caustic Ingestion
5.1.4 Laryngeal Infections
5.2 Neurolaryngology
5.3 Voice Disorders
5.3.1 Papillomatosis
5.3.2 Vocal Fold Cysts, Nodules, and Polyps
5.3.3 Vocal Fold Motion Impairment
5.3.4 Voice Rehabilitation
5.3.5 Speech Options after Laryngectomy
5.4 Swallowing Disorders
5.4.1 Zenker Diverticulum
5.4.2 Dysphagia
5.4.3 Aspiration
5.5 Laryngotracheal Stenosis in Adults
5.6 Acid Reflux Disorders
5.7 Laryngeal Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
Chapter 6 Head and Neck Surgery
6.0 Anatomy of the Neck
6.1 Neck Emergencies
6.1.1 Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections of the Head and Neck
6.1.2 Ludwig Angina
6.1.3 Deep Neck Infections
6.1.4 Neck Trauma
6.2 Approach to Neck Masses
6.3 Referred Otalgia in Head and Neck Disease
6.4 Head and Neck Cancer
6.4.1 Chemotherapy for Head and Neck Cancers
6.4.2 Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer
6.4.3 Sinonasal Cancer
6.4.4 Nasopharyngeal Cancer
6.4.5 Oral Cavity Cancer
6.4.6 Oropharyngeal Cancer
6.4.7 Human Papillomavirus and Head and Neck Cancer
6.4.8 Cancer of Unknown Primary
6.4.9 Hypopharyngeal Cancer
6.4.10 Laryngeal Cancer
6.4.11 Malignant Neoplasms of the Ear and Temporal Bone
6.4.12 Lymphomas of the Head and Neck
6.4.13 Idiopathic Midline Destructive Disease
6.4.14 Sarcomas of the Head and Neck
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
6.9.1 Embryology and Anatomy of the Salivary Glands
6.9.2 Nonneoplastic Salivary Gland Disease
6.9.3 Benign Salivary Gland Neoplasms
6.9.4 Malignant Salivary Gland Neoplasms
Chapter 7 Skin Cancer of the Head, Neck, and Face
7.0 Cutaneous Malignancies
7.0.1 Actinic Keratosis and Actinic Cheilitis
7.0.2 Atypical Pigmented Lesions
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
Chapter 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
Chapter 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
9.9.1 Adenotonsillitis
9.9.2 Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy
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 Palate
Chapter 10 Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
10.0 Maxillofacial Trauma
10.0.1 Nasal Fractures
10.0.2 Naso-Orbito-Ethmoid Fractures
10.0.3 Zygomaticomaxillary and Orbital Fractures
10.0.4 Frontal Sinus Fractures
10.0.5 Midface Fractures
10.0.6 Mandible Fractures
10.0.7 Burns of the Head, Face, and Neck
10.1 Facial Reconstruction
10.1.1 Skin Grafts
10.1.2 Local Cutaneous Flaps for Facial Reconstruction
10.1.3 Regional Flaps for Facial Reconstruction
10.1.4 Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer
10.1.5 Bone and Cartilage Grafts
10.1.6 Incision Planning and Scar Revision
10.1.7 Microtia Reconstruction
10.2 Facial Paralysis, Facial Reanimation, and Eye Care
10.2.1 Anatomy of the Facial Nerve
10.2.2 Work-Up and Evaluation of Facial Paralysis
10.2.3 Treatment of Acute Facial Nerve Transection
10.2.4 Static Procedures in Facial Paralysis
10.2.5 Dynamic Facial Reanimation <12 to 18 Months
10.2.6 Dynamic Facial Reanimation >18 months
10.2.7 Management of Postfacial Paralysis with Synkinesis
10.3 Cosmetic Surgery
10.3.1 Neurotoxins, Fillers, and Implants
10.3.2 Chemical Peels and Laser Skin Resurfacing
10.3.3 Minimally Invasive Facial Rejuvenation
10.3.4 Brow and Forehead Lifting
10.3.5 Blepharoplasty
10.3.6 Rhytidectomy
10.3.7 Liposuction of the Head, Face, and Neck
10.3.8 Otoplasty
10.3.9 Hair Restoration
10.4 Cosmetic and Functional Surgery of the Nose
10.4.1 Deviated Septum and Septoplasty
10.4.2 Rhinoplasty
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
Index
- Edition: 3
- Published: July 10, 2025
- Language: English
DG
David Goldenberg
David Goldenberg, MD, FACS, is a Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist. He was educated at the Ben Gurion University in Israel. He completed a residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Rambam Medical Center in Haifa, Israel, and then went on to do a three-year fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He then came to Penn State Hersey and has been there for 20 years.
Currently, Professor and Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center.
David 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. In addition, his basic research lab and translational research focus on Head and neck and thyroid cancer genomics.
Dr. Goldenberg is an accomplished and prolific author of 270 journal articles, 40 book chapters, and eight books in the field of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
BG