This book provides a framework for understanding the pathophysiology of diseases involving the vestibular system. The book is divided into four parts: I. Anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system; II. Evaluation of the dizzy patient; III. Diagnosis and management of common neurotologic disorders; and IV. Symptomatic treatment of vertigo. Part I reviews the anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system with emphasis on clinically relevant material. Part II outlines the important features in the patient's history, examination, and laboratory evaluation that determine the probable site of lesion. Part III covers the differential diagnostic points that help the clinician decide on the cause and treatment of the patient's problem. Part IV describes the commonly used antivertiginous and antiemetic drugs and the rationale for vestibular exercises. The recent breakthroughs in the vestibular sciences are reviewed. This book will helpful to all physician's who study and treat patients complaining of dizziness. Organizations/Associations: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery American Academy of Neurology Barany Society American Audiological Association Conferences: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery American Academy of Neurology Combined Spring Otolaryngology Meetings Publications: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery The Laryngoscope Otology and Neurotology Neurology Archives of Otolaryngology Archives of Neurology Selling point: Covers the rapid advances that have occurred in the basic and clinical vestibular sciences in the past 10 years Selling point: Videos showing tests and important clinical findings are available online Selling point: Includes 135 beautiful color illustrations Robert Baloh, MD, FAAN , Director, Neuro-Ontology at UCLA, Department of Neurology, Reed Neurological Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA., and Kevin Kerber, MD , Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
