Management of Smell and Taste Disorders: A Practical Guide for Clinicians - Couverture rigide

Welge-Lüssen, Antje; Hummel, Thomas

 
9783131545213: Management of Smell and Taste Disorders: A Practical Guide for Clinicians
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ISBN 10 : 3131545216 ISBN 13 : 9783131545213
Editeur : Thieme Publishing Group, 2013

Synopsis

A modern, practical handbook on smell and taste disorders written by clinicians for clinicians

Recent breakthroughs in the diagnosis and treatment of smell and taste disorders have dramatically altered clinical outcomes for these patients. In this important book, readers will get a full overview of the topic today, including functional anatomy, pathophysiology, diagnostic and clinical work-up, assessment techniques, medical and surgical options, and more. Focused and to-the-point, the book is especially designed for physicians treating patients in the everyday practice setting.

Special Features:

  • Covers the most important advances in diagnostic and treatment techniques
  • Provides a clear methodology for examining, testing, classifying, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of idiopathic, congenital, and acquired smell and taste disorders
  • Explores the use of MRI for improved visualization of central olfactory areas, including the lesions and other disturbances that cause olfactory disorders
  • Offers new information on the interaction between the chemical senses, especially important in medicolegal cases
  • Includes more than 130 full-color diagrams, clinical pathways, tables, photographs, and anatomic illustrations that clarify all concepts

Complete with expert foundational chapters on the anatomy and structure of the olfactory and gustatory systems, as well as compelling information on quality-of-life issues, this book makes a major contribution to the field. It is essential for otolaryngologists, neurologists, internists, residents, and other specialists treating patients with smell and taste disorders in a modern clinical setting.

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À propos de l?auteur

Professor, ENT Department, University Hospital Dresden, Dresden, Germany

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Éditeur
Thieme Publishing Group
Date d'édition
2013
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3131545216
ISBN 13 
9783131545213
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
256
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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