Infectious Diseases in Pediatric Otolaryngology A Practical Guide
This quick reference on pediatric infectious diseases of the ear, nose, and throat provides reliable assistance in decision-making and management. To this end, numerous diagnostic and treatment algorithms are included. Practicing pediatricians, primary c
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Infectious Diseases in Pediatric Otolaryngology
A Practical Guide
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Infectious Diseases in Pediatric Otolaryngology
Tulio A. Valdez • Jesus G. Vallejo Editors
Infectious Diseases in Pediatric Otolaryngology A Practical Guide
Editors Tulio A. Valdez Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Hartford, CT, USA
Jesus G. Vallejo Department of Pediatrics Section of Infectious Diseases Baylor College of Medicine Texas Children’s Hospital Houston, TX, USA
ISBN 978-3-319-21743-7 ISBN 978-3-319-21744-4 DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-21744-4
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Preface
The practice of medicine requires constant teamwork among various disciplines to achieve the best results in patient care. In this textbook Infectious Diseases in Pediatric Otolaryngology, we set up to provide an easy to use guide for the management of infectious conditions in the head and neck using the same collaborative model that we use in the everyday management of patients. Each chapter compiles the expert opinions and recommendations of pediatric otolaryngologist and pediatric infectious disease specialists to provide a comprehensive approach to the management of these conditions. Infectious diseases constitute a large portion of the practice of pediatric otolaryngology. It is also important for pediatric practitioners to identify conditions that may require surgical management. We have tried not to standardize therapy, but rather have chosen to preserve the differences among the recommendations of the authors in order to illustrate that a variety of approaches to treatment may be available. Finally, we would like to thank the many contributors for the
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