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BOOK REVIEWS DAVID W. EISELE, MD Book Review Editor
EDITOR'SNOTE:The reviewers have rated the books on a scale of one to five stars. The highest ratings are given to books that fulfill their objectives and skillfully convey information to the chosen audience. Booksarejudged on appropriateness and completeness of detail for the targeted audience, quality of writing, editorial skill [especially multiauthored books), illustrations, and photography. It is hoped this code will aid the reader in selecting books for his or her permanent library. The rating scale is as follows: WWWWW Outstanding, a classic, should be on the shelf of anyone interested in the subject; WWWW Strong, well-written book with major contributions in some areas; WWW Informative book that should be read, if not owned, by individuals with interest in the field; WW Some worthwhile information, but with deficiencies in writing style or completeness; ~r Major shortcomings, not recommended.
E s s e n t i a l s o f F u n c t i o n a l E n d o s c o p i c Sinus Surgery, by Heinz Stammberger and Michael Hawke. 212
pages with illustrations. Mosby-Year Book, St. Louis, 1993. $99.00
Essentials of Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery is designed to be an affordable introductory text to the Messerklinger technique of functional endoscopic sinus surgery, and it fulfills this goal well. As in Stammberger's original text, there are exceptional endoscopic photographs, clear and illustrative diagrams, and ample radiographs to complement the text. This book provides an excellent overview of Messerklinger's technique and the physiologic principles on which it is based. The first half of the book is devoted to mucociliary physiology, endoscopic anatomy, sinus imaging, and endoscopic and radiologic diagnosis, and the latter half details the technique and postoperative care. The presented information is complete and informative and adequately details the surgical technique, including valuable technical "pearls" for each area of the procedure. One drawback to this abridged edition is the limited discussion of the management of intraoperative and postoperative complications. The book should also be compared with Stammberger's original Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (B.C. Decker, Philadelphia, 1991), a recognized classic. The original text has chapters on the history of endoscopy, sinus problems and endoscopic solutions, special problems, asthma and sinus disease, and documentation that are not present in the current text. Although some of this information is included in the current text, there are significantly fewer photographs and diagrams on secretion transport, radiologic evaluation, and endoscopic and radiographic diagnosis. The chapters on technique 164
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and preoperative preparation are the same, and the new text includes 2000 more patients (more than 8000 total) in the discussion of complications. This text is highly recommended for those interested in an introduction to endoscopic sinus surgery. However, if endoscopic sinus surgery is a regular part of your practice, the additional information, photographs, radiographs, and diagrams make the original text more important as a primary reference.
Richard V. Smith, MD Neoplasms of the Larynx, edited by Alfio Ferlito. 618 pages with illustrations. Churchill Livingstone, New York, 1993, $195.00. Neoplasms of the Larynx is an in-depth treatise on laryngeal cancer with contributions from leaders in the field throughout the world. It begins with an interesting chapter detailing the history of laryngeal cancer diagnosis and treatment. The section on laryngeal anatomy is complemented by whole-organ histologic specimens as well as diagrams, but it could benefit from a more detailed description of the laryngeal membranes, paraluminal spaces, cartilaginous ossification, and their oncologic significance. ~ The basic science aspect of laryngeal cancer is also well represented with chapters on carcinogenesis and pathologic considerations. Additional contributions include sections on preoperative evaluation, imaging and documentation, rehabilitation, prognostic factors, and psychological aspects of laryngeal neoplasms. The treatment options, including surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy, are also detailed and include analysis on the efficacy of each modality. July 1995
Otolaryngology H e a d and Neck Surgery V o l u m e t 13
Book Reviews
Number 1
A significant contribution of this book is the presentation of all known histologic categories of laryngeal neoplasms. The chapters present all laryngeal neoplasms from squamous cell carcinoma and its precursors to hemopoietic neoplasms and teratomas. Each chapter is extensively referenced and filled with extremely high-quality histomicrographs demonstrating pertinent histologic features of the disease. Clinical photographs and radiographs are also included to enhance the text. Prognosis and treatment options are presented for each histologic type of neoplasm where the reported cases are numerous enough to draw conclusions. The chapter on surgical therapy is also enhanced by detailed drawings demonstrating the procedures described in the text. This text is a well-developed presentation of all aspects of laryngeal cancer. It is highly recommended to all who treat laryngeal neoplasms. This is an excellent reference, and it has an impressive and well-referenced compilation of the variety of unusual tumors afflicting this organ.
Richard V. Smith, MD
The Pediatric Airway: An Interdisciplinary Appr~:lch, edited by Charles M. Myer III, Robin T. Cotton, and Sally R. Shott. 384 pages with illustrations. J.B. Lippincott, Philadelphia, 1995, $69.50.
The Pediatric Airway: An Interdisciplinary Approach is a multiauthored textbook addressing management of childhood diseases of the upper airway. As noted in the preface, all authors have worked directly with the editors at Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Thus this book draws on the huge experience of the editors in management of children with complicated airway problems. It is a unique collaboration of pediatric medical and surgical specialists,, with core otolaryngology issues supplemented by chapters on anesthesia, neonatal and pediatric medical issues, and so forth. The highlights of this text are (1) well-written and fully referenced chapters on inflammatory airway disease, subglottic stenosis, and bilateral vocal cord paralysis; (2) chapters on related medical disciplines usually missing from otolaryngology texts (dicussions of polysomnography, neonatal respiratory disorders, and gastroesophageal reflux); and (3) chapters on laryngotracheal physiology and embryology. This text would benefit from additional material on laryngomalacia, adenotonsillar disease, choanal atresia, and cleft lip/palat e. A discussion of unilat-
165
eral vocal cord paralysis could be added to the chapter on bilateral vocal cord paralysis. A discussion of decision-making and differential diagnosis of pediatric airway symptoms based on clinical history and physical examination would be an excellent prelude to the detailed chapters on airway endoscopy and imaging. This affordable textbook is a welcome reference for all otolaryngologists who evaluate children with airway problems and will be most valued by pediatric otolaryngologists in training. Pediatric colleagues in anesthesiology, pulmonology, and intensive care medicine will benefit from this interdisciplinary approach to laryngotracheal disease in children. David E. Tunkel, MD
Practical Approach to Head and Neck Tumors, by Jack Glue~an, Patrick Gullane, and Jonas Johnson. 212 pages. Raven Press, New York, 1994, $75.00.
Practical Approach to Head and Neck Tumors is an aptly titled text written by three expert, experienced head and neck surgeons. With this book, the authors describe their approaches to and the rationale behind their management of all types of head and neck neoplasms in a comprehensive fashion. Each chapter is written by one of the authors in somewhat of a dialogue format. Comments are made by the other two authors within each text chapter to emphasize important points, to explain different management principles or philosophies, or to share personal clinical experiences. In this manner, controversies are exposed and discussed. The authors emphasize the difficulty inherent in therapeutic decision making for some head and neck cancer patients and the importance of considering the individual patient and the impact of treatment sequelae on the quality of life. A humanistic team approach to the management of head and neck tumor patients is stressed. Pertinent selected references, many written by the book's authors, are included and serve to highlight important points. One particularly excellent chapter deals with the "incurable" head and neck cancer, an unfortunate and difficult situation commonly encountered by head and neck surgeons. All physicians who care for patients with head and neck neoplasms will find this book worthwhile and informative. The authors have succeeded in their goal of an interesting and stimulating treatise on this topic. David W. Eisele, MD
EDITOR'SNOTE:The reviewers have rated the books on a scale of one to five stars. The highest ratings are given to books that fulfill their objectives and skillfully convey information to the chosen audience. Booksarejudged on appropriateness and completeness of detail for the targeted audience, quality of writing, editorial skill [especially multiauthored books), illustrations, and photography. It is hoped this code will aid the reader in selecting books for his or her permanent library. The rating scale is as follows: WWWWW Outstanding, a classic, should be on the shelf of anyone interested in the subject; WWWW Strong, well-written book with major contributions in some areas; WWW Informative book that should be read, if not owned, by individuals with interest in the field; WW Some worthwhile information, but with deficiencies in writing style or completeness; ~r Major shortcomings, not recommended.
E s s e n t i a l s o f F u n c t i o n a l E n d o s c o p i c Sinus Surgery, by Heinz Stammberger and Michael Hawke. 212
pages with illustrations. Mosby-Year Book, St. Louis, 1993. $99.00
Essentials of Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery is designed to be an affordable introductory text to the Messerklinger technique of functional endoscopic sinus surgery, and it fulfills this goal well. As in Stammberger's original text, there are exceptional endoscopic photographs, clear and illustrative diagrams, and ample radiographs to complement the text. This book provides an excellent overview of Messerklinger's technique and the physiologic principles on which it is based. The first half of the book is devoted to mucociliary physiology, endoscopic anatomy, sinus imaging, and endoscopic and radiologic diagnosis, and the latter half details the technique and postoperative care. The presented information is complete and informative and adequately details the surgical technique, including valuable technical "pearls" for each area of the procedure. One drawback to this abridged edition is the limited discussion of the management of intraoperative and postoperative complications. The book should also be compared with Stammberger's original Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (B.C. Decker, Philadelphia, 1991), a recognized classic. The original text has chapters on the history of endoscopy, sinus problems and endoscopic solutions, special problems, asthma and sinus disease, and documentation that are not present in the current text. Although some of this information is included in the current text, there are significantly fewer photographs and diagrams on secretion transport, radiologic evaluation, and endoscopic and radiographic diagnosis. The chapters on technique 164
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
and preoperative preparation are the same, and the new text includes 2000 more patients (more than 8000 total) in the discussion of complications. This text is highly recommended for those interested in an introduction to endoscopic sinus surgery. However, if endoscopic sinus surgery is a regular part of your practice, the additional information, photographs, radiographs, and diagrams make the original text more important as a primary reference.
Richard V. Smith, MD Neoplasms of the Larynx, edited by Alfio Ferlito. 618 pages with illustrations. Churchill Livingstone, New York, 1993, $195.00. Neoplasms of the Larynx is an in-depth treatise on laryngeal cancer with contributions from leaders in the field throughout the world. It begins with an interesting chapter detailing the history of laryngeal cancer diagnosis and treatment. The section on laryngeal anatomy is complemented by whole-organ histologic specimens as well as diagrams, but it could benefit from a more detailed description of the laryngeal membranes, paraluminal spaces, cartilaginous ossification, and their oncologic significance. ~ The basic science aspect of laryngeal cancer is also well represented with chapters on carcinogenesis and pathologic considerations. Additional contributions include sections on preoperative evaluation, imaging and documentation, rehabilitation, prognostic factors, and psychological aspects of laryngeal neoplasms. The treatment options, including surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy, are also detailed and include analysis on the efficacy of each modality. July 1995
Otolaryngology H e a d and Neck Surgery V o l u m e t 13
Book Reviews
Number 1
A significant contribution of this book is the presentation of all known histologic categories of laryngeal neoplasms. The chapters present all laryngeal neoplasms from squamous cell carcinoma and its precursors to hemopoietic neoplasms and teratomas. Each chapter is extensively referenced and filled with extremely high-quality histomicrographs demonstrating pertinent histologic features of the disease. Clinical photographs and radiographs are also included to enhance the text. Prognosis and treatment options are presented for each histologic type of neoplasm where the reported cases are numerous enough to draw conclusions. The chapter on surgical therapy is also enhanced by detailed drawings demonstrating the procedures described in the text. This text is a well-developed presentation of all aspects of laryngeal cancer. It is highly recommended to all who treat laryngeal neoplasms. This is an excellent reference, and it has an impressive and well-referenced compilation of the variety of unusual tumors afflicting this organ.
Richard V. Smith, MD
The Pediatric Airway: An Interdisciplinary Appr~:lch, edited by Charles M. Myer III, Robin T. Cotton, and Sally R. Shott. 384 pages with illustrations. J.B. Lippincott, Philadelphia, 1995, $69.50.
The Pediatric Airway: An Interdisciplinary Approach is a multiauthored textbook addressing management of childhood diseases of the upper airway. As noted in the preface, all authors have worked directly with the editors at Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Thus this book draws on the huge experience of the editors in management of children with complicated airway problems. It is a unique collaboration of pediatric medical and surgical specialists,, with core otolaryngology issues supplemented by chapters on anesthesia, neonatal and pediatric medical issues, and so forth. The highlights of this text are (1) well-written and fully referenced chapters on inflammatory airway disease, subglottic stenosis, and bilateral vocal cord paralysis; (2) chapters on related medical disciplines usually missing from otolaryngology texts (dicussions of polysomnography, neonatal respiratory disorders, and gastroesophageal reflux); and (3) chapters on laryngotracheal physiology and embryology. This text would benefit from additional material on laryngomalacia, adenotonsillar disease, choanal atresia, and cleft lip/palat e. A discussion of unilat-
165
eral vocal cord paralysis could be added to the chapter on bilateral vocal cord paralysis. A discussion of decision-making and differential diagnosis of pediatric airway symptoms based on clinical history and physical examination would be an excellent prelude to the detailed chapters on airway endoscopy and imaging. This affordable textbook is a welcome reference for all otolaryngologists who evaluate children with airway problems and will be most valued by pediatric otolaryngologists in training. Pediatric colleagues in anesthesiology, pulmonology, and intensive care medicine will benefit from this interdisciplinary approach to laryngotracheal disease in children. David E. Tunkel, MD
Practical Approach to Head and Neck Tumors, by Jack Glue~an, Patrick Gullane, and Jonas Johnson. 212 pages. Raven Press, New York, 1994, $75.00.
Practical Approach to Head and Neck Tumors is an aptly titled text written by three expert, experienced head and neck surgeons. With this book, the authors describe their approaches to and the rationale behind their management of all types of head and neck neoplasms in a comprehensive fashion. Each chapter is written by one of the authors in somewhat of a dialogue format. Comments are made by the other two authors within each text chapter to emphasize important points, to explain different management principles or philosophies, or to share personal clinical experiences. In this manner, controversies are exposed and discussed. The authors emphasize the difficulty inherent in therapeutic decision making for some head and neck cancer patients and the importance of considering the individual patient and the impact of treatment sequelae on the quality of life. A humanistic team approach to the management of head and neck tumor patients is stressed. Pertinent selected references, many written by the book's authors, are included and serve to highlight important points. One particularly excellent chapter deals with the "incurable" head and neck cancer, an unfortunate and difficult situation commonly encountered by head and neck surgeons. All physicians who care for patients with head and neck neoplasms will find this book worthwhile and informative. The authors have succeeded in their goal of an interesting and stimulating treatise on this topic. David W. Eisele, MD