Book Reviews archive for September 2019

This section is devoted to reviewing the latest books in the fields of ENT and audiology. Our reviews are intended to provide useful guidance for end users who will find the books helpful in their day-to-day practice.
Authors who would like their books reviewed in this section or publishers interested in having their books reviewed should contact Francesca McCabe by email on francesca@pinpoint-scotland.com
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Handbook of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery – Second Edition

1 September 2019 | | ENT, Head and Neck, Maxillofacial Surgery

The authors and contributors of this book have done a stellar job of updating the content while maintaining the portability essential for any ‘handbook’. They begin with a sound introductory section which presents a comprehensive road map to evaluating the...

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Acoustic Immittance Measures: Basic and Advanced Practice

1 September 2019 | | Audiology - Adult, Audiology - Diagnostic

Writing a short yet comprehensive textbook to explore the vast and developing field of acoustic immittance measures seems like a challenge. This book aims to explore the core concepts behind immittance testing and provide an update on recent developments within...

Manual of Allergy and Clinical Immunology for Otolaryngologists book cover

Manual of Allergy and Clinical Immunology for Otolaryngologists

1 September 2019 | | ENT, Rhinology / Sinus

As a first approach, the book impresses with the hardback cover and the glossy 442 pages. Published in March 2015, the book reflects an effort to deliver the main advances and updates of allergy and clinical immunology relevant to otolaryngology...

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Hypopharyngeal Cancer

1 September 2019 | | Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice

The 83rd book from the series by Advances in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology is another addition for the surgeon looking for an update in the management of hypopharyngeal carcinoma. The 180-page publication, divided into 16 chapters with 23 figures and 19 tables, has...

Prevention is Better than Cure: Learning from Adverse Events in Healthcare book cover

Prevention is Better than Cure: Learning from Adverse Events in Healthcare

1 September 2019 | | ENT

Ian Leistikow has an impressive CV; as Senior Inspector at the Dutch Healthcare Inspectorate and a member of the Strategic Advisory Board of the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare, it is clear he is passionate about advancing...