Table of Contents

1. The Historical Background of Otosclerosis
2. The Pathology of Otosclerosis
3. Physical Examination and Clinical Evaluation of the Patient with Otosclerosis
4. Audiological Evaluation of the Patient with Otosclerosis
5. Radiological Imaging of Otosclerosis
6. Cochlear Otosclerosis
7. Medical Treatment of Otosclerosis
8. Hearing Aids and Otosclerosis
9. Lasers in Otosclerosis
10. Stapedectomy
11. Obliterative Otosclerosis
12. Poststapedectomy Perilymph Fistulae
13. Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss Immediately Following Stapedectomy
14. Stapedectomy versus Stapedotomy
15. Bilateral Otosclerosis
16. Special Conditions and Complications in Otosclerosis Surgery
17. Otodystrophies
18. The Biomechanics of Stapes Replacement
Appendix: Quiz

About the Author

Clinical Professor Emeritus, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology, Nashville, Tennessee

Reviews

This book covers the aetiology, pathophysiology, assessment, surgical and non-surgical management of otosclerosis in a comprehensive manner...many useful black and white diagrams...presents a balanced review of the literature on each aspect covered...A novel inclusion is the self-assessment quiz at the end, covering many of the important topics and issues outlined in the book...This is a comprehensive contemporary review of otosclerosis and its management that will make a useful reference for both individual and institution.--ANZ Journal of Surgery ''A very systematic review...excellent illustrations, extensive coverage of complications and complicating circumstances...exhaustive and appropriate references...the authors have done an outstanding job...useful...helpful quiz and answer key...dedicated book with updated material.'' --Doody's Review Notes