BOOK REVIEWS

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CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF HEAD, NECK AND TMJ PAIN AND DYSFUNCTION: A

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT Edited by Harold Gelb, 547 p p , illus, WB Sauizders Co., Philadelphia, PA, 1977. $42.50 This book attempts to give the reader a detailed, mul- tidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and dysfunction in the jaw, head, and neck. This ambitious undertaking includes contributions from a variety of dental and medical specialists.

The strong areas of the book include fairly straightforward and comprehensive chapters on pa- tient evaluation, radiology, and orthodontics. The chapter entitled “Effective Management and Treat- ment of the Craniomandibular Syndrome” presents an overview of many therapeutic measures used to treat myofascial pain. In addition, chapters on biofeedback and myofunctional therapy may be interesting to many readers.

There are several problems with the book, however. First, the editor has included several cliches such as “craniomandibular syndrome,” “otomandibular syn- drome,” and “oral orthopedics,” which only confuse the reader. Second, the references from the chapter on “Oral Orthopedics” are out of date. Finally, by far the weakest area of the book is the chapter entitled “Sur- gery of the Temporomandibular Joint,” which is inac- curate, incomplete, and outdated.

In conclusion, this book can only be recommended as an adjunct to an already complete library on pain in the temporomandibular joint, head, and neck.

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO

BRUCE SANDERS, DDS Los Angeles, California

SCOTT-BROWN’S DISEASES OF THE EAR, NOSE AND THROAT, 4th Edition, 4 Volumes Edited by John Ballantyne and John Groves, 2,816 pp, illus, Butterworth$, Woburn, MA, 1979. $400 for 4-volume set Scott-Brown’s 4th Edition of Diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat represents an up-to-date 4-volume refer- ence text which covers the traditional aspects of otolaryngology. Volume 1, on basic sciences (694 pp,

$115), has been greatly expanded over its preceding edition. In addition to the excellent coverage of head and neck anatomy, embryology, and physiology, there are extremely useful chapters on related aerospace and underwater medicine, bacteriology, and a sophisticated discussion of cancer immunology. In my opinion, Vol- ume 2, entitled “The Ear” (484 pp, $1451, represents the most authoritative work devoted to all aspects of otol- ogy currently available. This volume contains contri- butions primarily from noted British colleagues. In- dividual subjects are well referenced and sufficiently detailed for the serious reader. Although each chapter has its merits, exceptional treatment is given to dis- eases to the otic capsule, diagnosis and management of sudden and fluctuant sensorineural hearing loss, and Meniere’s disease, to mention a few. The reader will constantly come away with a feeling that a balanced, nonbiased presentation of the subject has been given with the controversial areas identified and discussed. Pertinent illustrations, photomicrographs, and tables enhance the superior quality of this volume. Volume 3, entitled “The Nose & Sinuses” (950 pp, $69.951, com- bines both the medical and the surgical aspects of rhinology. Particularly interesting chapters include those on granulomatous conditions of the nose, facial pain, vasomotor rhinitis, and surgery of the pterygo- palatine fossa.

The final volume, on the pharynx and larynx (688 pp, $99.951, examines the medical aspects of these areas in a most thorough fashion with valuable chap- ters on congenital, neurologic, and infectious condi- tions. However, I felt that although the manifestations and treatment of carcinomas involving the upper aerodigestive tract are discussed, numerous controver- sial areas in the management of these conditions and appropriate mention of the pertinent literature seemed lacking. This was in marked contrast to Volume 2, in which topics were covered in much greater detail.

The graduate of a U.S. otolaryngology training pro- gram will also recognize that coverage of facial plastic surgery topics has been omitted, although cosmetic rhinoplasty and reconstructive flaps are briefly dis- cussed.

In summary, this 4-volume reference text is well written and authoritative. One major drawback is its

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