The Handbook of ENT, authored by Dr. K. K. Sharan is a very comprehensive book that covers important topics regarding the diseases of ear, nose and throat regions quite elaborately. Throughout the book, he has discussed the intricacies of otorhinolaryngology with great sophistication yet simple presentation and lucid design.
The author has described the diseases of the region and started with the scheme and manner of examination, diagnosis and treatment. His discussion of Otorhinolaryngology is scholarly and will help ENT practitioners in examination, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of ear with greater competence and insight.
On rhinology, he has outlined many ailments of nose like mid-line granuloma, diseases of paranasal and frontal sinuses, nasal polyp etc. and its management. His exercise on rhinology will definitely add to the field of knowledge on the subject.
On oropharynx, laryngopharynx and larynx, the book deals with ailments like acute follicular tonsillitis, chronic tonsillitis, carcinoma of tonsils, stridor, hoarseness of voice, etc. and will be very useful for undergraduate as well as post-graduate students and quite an addition for ENT surgeons dealing with complicacies and ailments of laryngeal region. His discussion on salivary and pituitary glands is masterly. Surgical procedures like Septoplasty, Trachestomy and Mastoidectomy have been discussed in detail.