Why did you feel that it was important to write Cummings Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2nd Edition? What does it add to the field?
It is important to have a comprehensive pediatric otolaryngology resource to encompass the breadth and depth of the field. I’m particularly pleased with the new color photos which have been updated over the old black and white versions whenever possible.
What is the most exciting aspect of Cummings Pediatric Otolaryngology? What chapter or topic covered in the new edition are you most excited about?
I’m very excited about the two new chapters. 22q11 deletion syndrome is a commonly encountered genetic syndrome, but the otolaryngologist may be the first one to diagnose it based on the speech or palate issues. The chapter on enlarged vestibular aqueduct syndrome is written by the world expert in the genetics of this condition, which is also challenging to manage.
Who will find the greatest value from this book and why?
Otolaryngologists who take care of children will find this book to be a valuable resource on managing both straightforward and complex conditions.
What new ideas, practices, or procedures do you hope your readers take away from Cummings Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2nd Edition?
Pediatric otolaryngology is moving toward more endoscopic and fewer open procedures. There have also been great advances in the management of complex sleep disorders, beyond adenotonsillectomy.
What problem do you hope the future generation of pediatric otolaryngology will be able to solve?
The problem of health care inequity for the most vulnerable children.
About the Author
Marci M. Lesperance, MD, is a Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. She was the Division Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology for 15 years. Her research background is in the molecular genetics of hearing loss and she is very interested in the genetic etiology of all childhood conditions.
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