Practical Anatomy of the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat

Author: Wang Qihua
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Publishing Date: 2002-12-01
Features: The field of modern clinical anatomy in China was established in the 1980s. As one of the pioneers of this field, I have been witnessing Professor Wang Qihua leading a group of like-minded individuals in tilling, sowing, and cultivating this academic garden since two decades ago. Among the early achievements in this garden, there is Professor Wang Qihua's work Fundamentals of Applied Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, and Head and Neck Anatomy, for which I was fortunate enough to participate in the review process. Time flies, and with the rapid advancement of technology, the once modest garden of clinical application anatomy has now flourished, with abundant blossoms and bountiful fruits. In a corner of this garden where previous achievements were harvested, I am delighted to see a more mature and abundant new harvest—Professor Wang Qihua's new book Practical Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, and Head and Neck Anatomy.
At first glance, the title appears to differ by only one character between "practical" and "applied," but after a quick review, the new work has not only significantly expanded in length from 300,000 to over 800,000 words, but more importantly, it represents a qualitative leap in content. It includes valuable data on the ethnic and age-related anatomical characteristics of the Chinese population, as well as new technologies, knowledge, and developments such as immunology, axonal flow, and the ocular manifestations of AⅢS disease.
The regional anatomy of the ophthalmology, otolaryngology, and head and neck disciplines is complex, with significant functional importance and precise clinical diagnostic requirements. In recent years, research in this field has advanced rapidly, resulting in a vast number of related publications. For clinicians who are busy with their work in this specialty, finding anatomical evidence to explain the symptoms they encounter in the vast sea of literature is quite challenging. Professor Wang Qihua's new book, through diligent accumulation and selective learning, has made substantial contributions. It is highly targeted, highlights key clinical connections, and provides excellent anatomical references for addressing related clinical issues.
Professor Wang Qihua is a dear friend from my middle school days, both of us born in the same year and working in the same field, with a long-standing, cordial relationship. As far as I know, he is a diligent gardener and a pioneer in the field of clinical application anatomy for ophthalmology, otolaryngology, and head and neck. He possesses an unwavering and persistent academic dedication. Even at his advanced age, he continues to strive forward without needing encouragement, proving the saying, "Old trees can bloom without ugly branches." On the day the book was completed, I was asked to write the preface and express my sincere congratulations.
This book introduces the basic theories and knowledge of the structure of the eye, eye muscles, the anatomy of the visual pathway, the immune system of the eye, as well as the basic anatomical structures of the ear, nose, throat, and esophagus.