27Intermittent Androgen Ablation in Biochemical Relapse of Early Stage Prostate Cancer 4 Chitra Balasundaram and Teresa Gray Hayes DEFINITION OF BIOCHEMICAL RELAPSE The definition of biochemical relapse (BCR) depends on…
33 Treatment of Therapy Complications 5 Pranav Dadhich and Jennifer Marie Taylor INTRODUCTION The management of prostate cancer has evolved rapidly over the last few decades. The focus of this section…
CHAPTER 8 DIAGNOSIS AND TESTS OF FUNCTION ET function tests can distinguish between normal and abnormal function, but the most physiologic test is the status of the patient’s ears over…
CHAPTER 9 ROLE IN MANAGEMENT OF MIDDLE-EAR DISEASE Knowledge of the role that the dysfunctional ET system plays in the pathogenesis of middle-ear disease and disorders is essential for effective…
CHAPTER 5 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY A dysfunctional ET system is either too closed or too open, or abnormal pressure is present at either end of the system. The chapter includes • Abnormal functions…
CHAPTER 4 PHYSIOLOGY Normal ET functions of pressure regulation, protection, and clearance within its normal system are necessary to maintain a healthy middle ear. The chapter includes • The functions of…
CHAPTER 10 ROLE IN CERTAIN COMPLICATIONS AND SEQUELAE OF MIDDLE-EAR DISEASE Chronic draining ears are prevented by effective treatment of acute draining ears. The chapter includes • The ET system as…
CHAPTER 6 PATHOGENESIS Pathogenesis of middle-ear effusion owing to the hydrops ex vacuo theory is now evidence-based from studies in humans and animals. The chapter includes • The role of the…
