Based on 40 years' experience, this book on ear surgery guides the beginner as well as the experienced surgeon through all approaches to middle ear and neurotologic surgery. The lavishly illustrated text covers the basic pathology and physiology involved in the surgical treatment of otologic conditions such as: Otosclerosis Chronic otitis media Cholesteatoma Congenital atresia Facial nerve paralysis Vertigo Neoplasms Profound hearing loss.