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A unique guide to managing cranial neuropathy cost effectively—from diagnosis to treatment!Cranial neuropathy can be a symptom of a devastating, life-threatening condition or a benign disease with spontaneous full recovery in a majority of patients. While testing options are available, they can be costly and sometimes may be unnecessary. Cost Effective Evaluation and Management of Cranial Neuropathy by Seilesh C. Babu, Neal M. Jackson, and an impressive team of multidisciplinary contributors reflect decades of experience. Combining evidence-based medicine from the literature with years of firsthand expertise, this reader-friendly book offers cost-effective methodology and in-depth insights for evaluating and managing cranial neuropathy. The textbook provides a clear-cut approach and practical algorithm for cranial nerve evaluation and management of neuropathy. Contributions from neurotologists, neurosurgeons, rhinologists, ophthalmologists, head and neck cancer surgeons, laryngologists, and speech language pathologists ensure a well-rounded and comprehensive approach. The text begins with an introduction to cost-effective management in medicine, laying a foundation for the book's primary focus. It concludes with cranial neuropathy radiology considerations and a helpful cost-effective summary with key points. Key Features:- Unique algorithms provide clinicians with simple-to-follow, cost-effective methods for managing complex disorders that result in facial nerve weakness, hearing loss, and swallowing problems
- Pathology-specific chapters cover a wide range of conditions including olfactory disorders, vision disorders, audiovestibular disorders, facial and trigeminal nerve disorders, and spinal accessory nerve disorders
- Diagnosis and management of cranial nerve disorder symptoms such as vision loss, dysphagia, and dysphonia
This excellent resource is a must have for all clinicians who potentially encounter patients with cranial nerve weakness, including primary care and emergency medicine physicians, otolaryngologists, neurologists, and neurosurgeons. This book includes complimentary access to a digital copyTable of Contents- 1 Introduction: Cost Effective Management in Medicine
- 2 Cranial Nerve 1: Olfactory Disorders
- 3 Cranial Nerve 2: Vision Disorders
- 4 Cranial Nerves 3, 4, 6: Oculomotor Disorders
- 5 Cranial Nerve 5: Trigeminal Nerve Disorders
- 6 Cranial Nerve 7: Facial Nerve Disorders
- 7 Cranial Nerve 8: Evaluation of Audio Vestibular Disorders
- 8 Cranial Nerve 8: Management of Audio Vestibular Disorders
- 9 Cranial Nerve 9,10,12: Dysphagia
- 10 Cranial Nerve 10: Dysphonia
- 11 Cranial Nerve 11: Spinal Accessory Nerve Disorders
- 12 Radiology of Cranial Neuropathy
- 13 Cranial Nerve 12: Hypoglossal Nerve Disorders
- 14 Cost Effective Summary and Discussion Points
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