Office-Based Surgery in Otolaryngology / Edition 1

by Andrew Blitzer, Harold C. Pillsbury, Anthony F. Jahn, William J. Binder

Overview

Otolaryngologists are working harder than ever to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and lessen their reliance on hospital-based surgery. This book — with contributions from more than 60 leading experts — is the guide they need to keep up with this important trend.

A comprehensive, one-source reference, the guide begins with detailed information on office set-up and management, reimbursement, credentialing, and legal issues. It then provides step-by-step, fully illustrated coverage of more than 50 different office-based procedures.

Highlights include:

• Complete "how-to" instruction in the most important new procedures in otology, laryngology, rhinology, oral surgery, and head and neck surgery
• Detailed coverage of endoscopic and laser-based techniques
• Special section on office procedures in cosmetic and facial plastic surgery, including otoplasty, rhinoplasty, face lift, and hair transplantation
• Practical information on managing the office and handling credentialing, insurance, and reimbursement

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780865777392
Publisher:	Thieme Publishers New York
Publication date:	02/01/1998
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	478
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 11.10(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Head & Neck Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine; Attending Surgeon, Dept. of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Editorial Reviews

Well written and well organized...represents an excellent value... — Head and Neck

"Well written, well illustrated...clinicians embarking on performing outpatient procedures will find this text a useful resource." — The American Journal of Otology

From the Publisher

Attempting to provide a comprehensive review of the subject, this text begins with an introduction to the basics of office surgery, including how to design the office, best utilize nurses and staff, conform to OSHA guidelines, handle legal issues, and other matters. Sections addressing regional surgical considerations follow and include otology, laryngology, facial plastic surgery, rhinology, the oral cavity, the throat, and the neck. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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