Cummings Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery (4-Volume Set) [Hardcover]

Charles W. Cummings (Author), Bruce H. Haughey (Author), J. Regan Thomas (Author), Lee A. Harker (Author), Paul W. Flint (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2004 | ISBN-10: 0323019854 | ISBN-13: 978-0323019859 | Edition: 4

This masterwork is universally acknowledged as the most comprehensive, authoritative reference in the field of otolaryngology - head and neck surgery. Its four volumes encompass the entire body of core knowledge as well as the most cutting-edge developments within every otolaryngologic subspecialty. A multitude of preeminent contributing experts ensure that the coverage is complete, up to date, and clinically relevant. This 4th Edition features significant changes to the editorial team as well as sweeping updates to reflect all of the latest advances in basic science and clinical practice. Plus, all of the illustrations from the 4-volume set are included in a bonus CD-ROM bound into the book!

• Presents the very latest information on molecular biology · head and neck imaging · biostatistics · pain management · contemporary management of head and neck cancer · vertigo · facial nerve rehabilitation · head and neck reconstruc¬tion · supportive care for the terminally ill patient · voice analysis · HPV infection in children · implications of emerging antibiotic resistance · management of hearing loss · laser treatment of vascular and pigmented lesions · and much more.
• Features several new editors and many new contributors, for a wealth of fresh perspectives on every area of otolaryngology.
• Offers many clinical algorithms and staging tables to facilitate patient management.

Also available as a multimedia e-dition! See Companion Products for more information.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"An outstanding reference aid for both practice and education...This multivolume textbook is the most complete and comprehensive reference source in our specialty and represents a gold standard that no other text in the field approaches...Will provide the volumes of information that are required to succeed in the practice of otolaryngology."-JAMA, review of the previous edition

Book Description

The most definitive source for otolaryngology - with weekly updates --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 4520 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 4 edition (November 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323019854
• ISBN-13: 978-0323019859
• Product Dimensions: 16.5 x 12.1 x 6.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 29.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,981,658 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good if you like this style, but avoid the eBook, June 8, 2007

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Christoph D. Lansford "Chris Lansford" (Champaign-Urbana, Illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cummings Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery (4-Volume Set) (Hardcover)

The Cummings text is less readable than the Bailey version. Cummings has more detail of the results of studies and Bailey has broader brush strokes. I think this comes down to preference.

I am very disappointed, however, in the poor functionality of the electronic version of the Cummings book. About half of the time that I log on, the eBook doesn't work. I have contacted customer service multiple times and each time they say they're working on it. Eventually I got fed up and asked them if it would be reasonable to have either a refund for the eBook or to have a credit, they gave me the following response. (Buyer beware!)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars sometimes better, sometimes worse, September 9, 2005

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Waleed F. Ezzat (Egypt, Cairo, Ain-Shams University) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cummings Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery e-dition: Text with Continually Updated Online Reference, 4e (Hardcover)

I am one of the few people in my dept that buy each and every edition of this book, but it seems that I can't throw away the older ones, in may subjects it seems to be getting better, specially when you are talking about genes or dealing with cancer, but in other areas it is getting worse, like dealing with vocal fold paralysis or sleep apnoea.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Would not recommend, February 12, 2007

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M. Benoit (Fairport, NY 14450) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cummings Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery Review (Paperback)

Although the back cover and the online advertising information claim that all chapters have fully explained answers, nearly 50% of questions have multiple-choice answers with no explanations. One chapter actually says "no answers provided". The questions and answers are poorly edited. There are some board-relevant questions in this book, but overall I would not recommend it.