Diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat

Morrison's book was originally published under a different title and has now been reissued in a revised edition. In forty-four chapters the author has succeeded in incorporating much of the up-to-date material in otolaryngology. Considerable literature is represented. Although he states in his foreword that the book is intended for the undergraduate student and general practitioner, he has included rather advanced material that would not be considered applicable for this group. For example, much space is devoted to the description of the fenestration operation for otosclerosis and other advanced surgical procedures that certainly would not be carried out by a non-specialist physician. The introductory chapters pertaining to history taking are of utmost convenience to the general practitioner, providing adequate material for his diagnosis.

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