The book provides a combination of clinical and academic information for rhinologists, otolaryngologists, and postgraduate students. It covers a wide range of topics, including important related areas such as the orbit, skull base, and the teeth. Additionally, it addresses recent hot topics like multiplanar reconstruction, biologics, image guided surgery, 3D endoscopy, and endoscopic transorbital surgery. Furthermore, six chapters are dedicated to rhinoplasty, and two chapters focus on nasal and maxillofacial trauma.

 The book encompasses the basic sciences of rhinology, investigative rhinology, rhinologic symptoms and diseases, as well as office procedures and operations. For instance, in the chapter on olfaction, topics such as the physiology, pathophysiology, and disorders related to olfaction are covered. Similarly, when discussing the nasal septum and valves, the authors explore the dynamics of the nasal airway.  

The book has been written by an array of distinguished rhinology experts from several countries and with different subspeciality interests. All topics are presented in a concise and easily understandable manner and are supported by explanatory pictures, illustrations, video clips, ensuring that the book serves as a resource on fundamental aspects of rhinology as well as a reference guide for the recent advancements in the field.  

Samy Elwany is a Professor of Otolaryngology in the Department of Otolaryngology at Alexandria University, Egypt. He also holds the positions of President for the Egyptian Society of Otolaryngology and President of the Alexandria Society of Rhinology (Rhinoalex). Furthermore, he served as the Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology at Alexandria University from 2007 to 2010, and he chaired the committee responsible for promoting the academic staff in the field of otolaryngology at Egyptian universities from 2013 to 2016.

Dr. Elwany is a distinguished member of CORLAS (Collegium Oto-Rhino-Laryngologicum Amicitiae Sacrum) and the American Academy of Otolaryngology. His extensive contributions to the field include numerous publications in international journals and the authorship of three books. His exceptional achievements have been recognized through awards from both Alexandria University and the Egyptian State.

In addition to his academic and professional accomplishments, Dr. Elwany serves as a valuable member of the editorial board for the Springer journal "European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Head and Neck