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 The Journal of Laryngology & Otology (2013), 127, 330. BOOK REVIEW
© JLO (1984) Limited, 2013
doi:10.1017/S0022215112003076

ESSENTIAL OTOLARYNGOLOGY HEAD

& NECK SURGERY, 10th edn
K J Lee, ed
McGraw-Hill, 2012
ISBN 978 0 07 176147 5 pp 117 Price (paperback)
£74.99 $119.95

Four decades and 10 editions in print is evidence of the

success of K J Lee’s Essential Otolaryngology Head
and Neck Surgery. First published in 1973, the book
has improved with each subsequent edition.
It is a review book and does not replace your core
textbook. A lot of information is crammed into 46
chapters, written by a multidisciplinary team of
authors. This is both its strength and weakness, as the
style and content varies throughout the book. As
acknowledged in the preface, some common conditions
(e.g. epistaxis and nasal polyposis) are not covered
comprehensively. However, to cover the whole sylla-
bus in just one review book would not be feasible.
The extensive text is complemented by excellent draw-
ings, clinical photographs and tables. Some chapters
also offer questions to test your knowledge and
learning.
Before reading this book, have one or two cups of
The book will find itself competing with Raza
coffee to keep you concentrating, as every line is
Pasha’s Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery:
important. The chapter on anaesthesia for head and
Clinical Reference Guide (third edition, Plural
neck surgery is a master-class, written by K J Lee
Publishing, 2010).
himself. It is great to see a chapter dedicated to the
Although this book is not for senior medical stu-
chest in an ENT text. The one disappointment is the
dents, as claimed, it would definitely help trainees in
chapter on chemotherapy of head and neck cancer.
otolaryngology, maxillofacial surgery and primary
Subtracting references and questions, four pages for
care. For those who are preparing for examinations,
such an important topic might seem deficient. Human
throw away your highlighters and stop wasting time
papilloma virus infection is merely mentioned as a
writing your own notes. This book is all you need to
risk factor for developing head and neck cancers and
revise for your exam!
left at that.
Trainees in the United Kingdom should remember to
follow the relevant national guidelines and protocols M K KHAN
(e.g. for patient selection for cochlear implants). Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

First published online 8 January 2013

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