Current Diagnosis and Treatment: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2nd Edition Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9780071460279 ISBN-10: 0071460276 Copyright: 2008 Edition: 2nd Editor: Lalwani, Anil K. Doody's Expert Review    Score: 97 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Alan Micco,  MD  (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine) Description This is an update of a concise and thorough review of otolaryngology meant to serve a quick reference and study guide. The previous edition was published in 2004. Purpose Intended as a quick yet concise review of otolaryngology, the book is also an ideal study guide for professional board examinations. Audience This book is intended for anyone in the practice of otolaryngology, including residents and seasoned practitioners, although it can also be used by other medical and ancillary specialties as a reference. The editor and the contributing authors are recognized authorities in this area. Features The book covers all of the subspecialty areas in otolaryngology after opening with some basic information such as anatomy and physiology. There is also a complete chapter on radiology and the images are very good considering they are not printed on glossy paper. The rest of the book is organized by anatomic region. The chapters on facial plastic and reconstructive surgery have been expanded and the references have been updated. Assessment Overall, this is a worthwhile book, and one that should be used by all medical students and residents in otolaryngology. It is one of the most complete quick reference and study guides available. The editor and authors have improved on the previous edition. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 4 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 5 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 5 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 4 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 5 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 5 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book 4 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 10 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? 10 ©2010 Doody Enterprises, Inc.