Neuroimaging of the Auditory and Vestibular Systems: A Clinician’s Guide

A modern introduction to the field, Neuroimaging of the Auditory and Vestibular Systems: A Clinician's Guide is a comprehensive resource for audiologists, neurologists, radiologists, otolaryngologists, and neurotologists. This text equips clinicians with the knowledge of imaging modalities used to evaluate conditions affecting the auditory and vestibular systems, promoting efficient and effective patient care.

Clinicians will be provided with information about the anatomy and physiology of the auditory and vestibular systems, as well as the fundamental concepts, indications, and utility of neuroimaging of this region to distinguish pathology from normal anatomy. This text also systematically describes common pathologic conditions found in the ear and lateral skull base beginning with the external ear and ending with the central nervous system. Each condition is described in terms of an overview, medical evaluation, audiological evaluation, imaging modalities and findings, and treatment considerations. Through the study of each of these anatomy-themed chapters of the auditory and vestibular system, clinicians can gain competence and confidence in differentiating pathologic conditions that may present in similar locations with similar symptoms yet have different imaging finding. The integration of transdisciplinary perspectives into the text makes this a special addition to the market.

Written by a team of distinguished professionals, every chapter includes relevant and up-to-date material on the use of neuroimaging modalities to optimize auditory and vestibular health care, and is widely applicable to diverse clinicians in the field. The emphasis on the importance of incorporating and interpreting neuroimaging in clinical practice can enhance collaborative communication and patient care.

Key Features

• Anatomy-based description of common pathologic conditions
• Comprehensive depiction of pathology through detailed complementary MRI and CT images
• Presentation of audiological findings that correlate with clinical scenarios
• Foreword written by Frank E. Musiek, PhD, CCC-A (Ret.)
• Transdisciplinary and multi-institutional contributions from experts in audiology, otolaryngology, neurotology, and radiology

Matthew L. Bush, MD, PhD, MBA, is Professor and Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. He holds the University of Kentucky College of Medi- cine Endowed Chair in Rural Health Policy. He earned his medical degree from Marshall University School of Medicine in Huntington, West Virginia and completed otolaryngology residency at the University of Kentucky. He completed a postdoctoral research fellowship and his otology, neurotology and cranial base surgery fellowship at The Ohio State University. He earned a doctorate in clinical and translational science in 2017 and a master of business administration degree in 2020, both from the University of Kentucky. He has given numerous national presentations to hearing specialists on neuroimaging, and has published widely in the fields of otolaryngology and neurotology. His research is primarily focused on health and health care equity.

Margaret N. Chapman, MD, is Clinical Associate Professor of Radiology at New York University-Langone Health, Long Island Division. She earned her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. She completed her diagnostic radiology residency at Boston University Medical Center and neuroradiology fellowship at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. Her area of interest within neuroradiology is head and neck imaging.

Jennifer B. Shinn, PhD, is Chief of Audiology, Professor, and the Richard C. Haydon III, MD, Endowed Chair in Otolaryngology at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in the Department of Otolaryngology. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Dr. Shinn received her doctorate from the University of Connecticut. She has broad experience in a variety of areas of audiology with particular emphasis on neuroaudiology as well as hearing health care disparities. She is frequently invited to lecture on various topics related to the evaluation and management of neuroauditory disorders across the country. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles as well as book chapters in this area. Her presentation record in these areas includes state, national, and international meetings.

Daniel M. Zeitler, MD, is a board-certified otologist/neurotologist at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, where he serves as co-director of the Listen for Life Cochlear Implant Center and director of research and academics for the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Zeitler graduated magna cum laude from Northwestern University and earned his medical degree with honors from New York University. He completed his residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at New York University and his otology, neurotology, and cranial base surgery fellowship at the University of Miami Ear Institute. Zeitler is Assistant Professor at the University of Washington and Fellow of the Triological Society, American Otological Society, and American Neurotology Society. He has spoken to national and international audiences and is widely published in the field of neurotology. His primary clinical research interests include single-sided deaf- ness, improving equity and access for cochlear implantation, and qualitative outcomes following cochlear implantation.