hlm 1185-1191 ; Ballenger was first published in 1908. It has appeared in 10 languages and sold 150,000 copies worldwide with Dr. Wackym and editors for each of the book s six sections. The 17/e includes 100 chapters with sections on otology/neurotology, rhinology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, pediatric otorhinolaryngology, laryngology and bronchoesophagology and head and neck surgery. Color illustrations appear throughout this edition. The presentation of basic science underlying clinical otorhinolaryngology has been expanded, and chapters on clinical topics are structured to provide comprehensive coverage for the clinicians. Disorders of smell, taste, balance and hearing, voice, speech and language is also emphasized provide comprehensive coverage of the discipline. New chapters include Stereotactic radio surgery, Biofilms , Outcomes and clinical research, Robotic surgery and Chemoradiation.