Practical Otology for the Otolaryngologist

Seilesh Babu, M.D., is currently in practice and a partner at the prestigious Michigan Ear Institute (MEI) in Farmington Hills and Novi, Michigan, with a large clinical and surgical practice. He completed his fellowship in otology, neurotology, and skull base surgery at MEI after finishing his ENT residency at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Babu practices the full scope of otology and skull base diseases, including hearing loss, dizziness, facial nerve problems, and skull base tumors in pediatrics as well as adults. He has an interest in implantable devices, quality of life issues with skull base tumors, and eustachian tube evaluation and surgical treatments. He is board certified in neurotology and skull base surgery as well as otolaryngology and head and neck surgery.

From the Foreword "It is with great pride that I introduce this book (and its companion Practical Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery edited by Dr. Seilesh Babu and contributed to by many other members of the Michigan Ear Institute and their former fellows. This book reflects a 25-year experience in Clinical Otology, Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery, an experience rich in contributions in diagnosis, evaluations, electrophysiologic monitoring, and surgical technique innovations and modifications." Malcolm D. Graham, M.D. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia "The "Practical Otology for the Otolaryngologist" and its companion "Practical Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery", are sister textbooks written by eminent Michigan Ear Institute surgeons. The style and format of these books are very similar, and complement each other well, with regards to content. The materials used in both of these books are excellent; the sturdy hardback covers, high GSM glossy full colour pages and pin-sharp image reproduction quality give a superb first impression. They are also reassuringly not enormous volumes, allowing one to believe that they can be actually read, rather than ending up as a geeky doorstop. Special kudos goes to the Michigan team for producing such high quality images throughout these books. The fantastically clear operative images of the posterior skull base are to be applauded." Vik Veer , Newcastle on Tyne, UK The Journal of Laryngology & Otology " - The printed page is easy to read and is of a high quality befitting a medical book. Practical Otology for the Otolaryngologist is lavishly embellished with tables and figures that underscore high points and facts that need to be learned - and help the reader to quickly review the content. - As its title suggests, it is supremely practical. In every chapter, there is something for both the novice and the experienced practitioner. - In that sense, it is a worthwhile investment that will help solidify the foundations of the fledgling trainee and place a capstone on the knowledge base of the experienced surgeon. - Practical Otology for the Otolaryngologist is everything the editor planned it to be. It is a delectable offering, packed with information that can be read in small morsels that are easy to read and digest. I recommend the book very highly and have already recommended it to our residents and medical students, as well as the nurse practitioner." --Arun K. Gadre, MD, FACS, Heuser Hearing Institute Professor of Otology and Neurotology, Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky. The Laryngoscope (July 2014)

• Foreword by Malcolm D. Graham, MD Preface Introduction Acknowledgments List of Contributors Part I. Evaluating Patients with Otologic Disease Chapter 1. History and Physical: Dizzy Evalutation William McFeely, Jr. Chapter 2. Audiologic Testing and Interpretation 1 Sandra Porps and John Zappia Chapter 3. Vestibular Testing Vincent Ostrowski Part II. Pathology Affecting the External and Middle Ear Chapter 4. Pathology of the External Ear Jewel Greywoode and Gregory J. Artz Chapter 5. Tympanic Membrane Perforation and Tympanoplasty Patrick Antonelli Chapter 6. Cholesteatoma Robert Standring, Brian Duff, and Seilesh Babu Chapter 7. Complications of Cholesteatoma and Otitis Media Nouha Alammar and Seilesh Babu Chapter 8. Ossicular Chain Reconstruction Travis Pfannenstiel and Dennis Bojrab Chapter 9. Otosclerosis and Stapes Surgery Yoav Hahn and Jack Kartush Chapter 10. Paragangliomas of the Temporal Bone Matthew Kircher and Aftab Patni Chapter 11. CSF Leak and Encephaloceles Chris Linstrom and Raj Murali Part III. Facial Nerve: Testing and Management Chapter 12. Electrical Testing of Facial Nerve Howard Sander and Seilesh Babu Chapter 13. Acute Facial Palsy: Diagnostic Assessment and Treatment Chris Linstrom and Brian Duff Part IV. Inner Ear Pathology Chapter 14. Congenital Hearing Loss Dan Sdrulla and Seilesh Babu Chapter 15. Cochlear Implants, Osseointegrated Bone Conduction Hearing Devices, and Other Implantable Devices Seilesh Babu, Paulette McDonald, and Eric Sargent Chapter 16. Tinnitus Michael Hoa and John Zappia Chapter 17. Endolymphatic Hydrops and Medical Management of Dizziness Sean Wise and Eloy Villasuso III Chapter 18. Migraine-Related Vertigo Eric Sargent Chapter 19. Surgical Therapy for Vertigo Michael LaRouere Chapter 20. Intratympanic Treatment: Hearing Loss and Dizziness David Healy, Jr., Michael Hoffer, and Ben Balough Chapter 21. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Gerard J. Gianoli Chapter 22. Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome Gerard J. Gianoli Part V. Surgical Dissection Guide Chapter 23. Surgical Dissection of the Temporal Bone Seilesh Babu Index