Ballenger's Manual of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, presents synopses of 47 chapters of the book that address clinical problems, diagnosis, and management. These clinically oriented synopses provide information on the commonly encountered problems in otology/neurotology, rhinology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, pediatric otorhinolaryngology, laryngology, head and neck surgery, and bronchoesophagology. The content reflects the central responsibility of the otorhinolaryngologist in treating patients with diseases affecting the senses of smell, taste, and balance and in the disorders of human communication affecting hearing, voice, speech, and language.