Evidence-Based Otolaryngology
Recognizing the clinician's need for quick access to a comprehensive and immediately useful presentation of evidence-based material, the authors and editors have condensed the research on the most common otorhinolaryngological complaints into this indispe
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Evidence-Based Otolaryngology Editors Jennifer J. Shin, MD Harvard Program in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, Massachusetts, USA Christopher J. Hartnick, MD, MSE Department of Otolaryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, Massachusetts, USA Gregory W. Randolph, MD Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Section Editors
Pediatric Otolaryngology Michael J. Cunningham, MD Margaret Kenna, MD, MPH J. Paul Willging, MD
Otology Joseph B. Nadol Jr., MD Steven D. Rauch, MD
General Otolaryngology Jay F. Piccirillo, MD Gregory W. Randolph, MD
Head and Neck Surgery Jonas T. Johnson, MD Gregory W. Randolph, MD
Statisticians Sandra S. Stinnett, PhD David A. Zurakowski, PhD
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Jennifer J. Shin, MD Harvard Program in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA Christopher J. Hartnick, MD, MSE Department of Otolaryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, Massachusetts 02114 USA Gregory W. Randolph, MD Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, Massachusetts 02114 USA
ISBN: 978-0-387-24447-1
e-ISBN: 978-0-387-49979-6
DOl: 10.1007/978-0-387-49979-6
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For Thomas Y. Lin, because he's my favorite.
-J.J.S. To my wife, Elizabeth, and children, Marina, Nathaniel, and Eliza, who shared their time and made this possible.
-e.J.H. To my wife Lorraine and our children, Gregory, Benjamin, and Madeline, the joy of my life. -G.W.R.
Foreword by Gerald Healy The pathway to success in 21st century medicine will be lined by competent physicians practicing safe, evidenced-based, and cost-effective medicine. The foundation for this pathway must be carefully
