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## Meet the editor

Prof. Dr. Esor Balkan is the manager of vertigo clinics in Istanbul and Antalya, Turkey. He has researched balance disorders for about 15 years. Dr. Balkan is a member of the ENT Society and has published numerous journal articles and book chapters.

## Contents


Preface

Balance disorders significantly affect the quality of life. Due to the complexity of balance physiology, the diagnosis and treatment of balance disorders require meticulous research. Even today, the functioning of the peripheral and central organs that

With the development of technology, a new set of electrophysiological tests have been developed and found to help with balance disorders. In addition, these tests have illuminated many aspects of the balance system that were previously hidden in the dark. However, this information is still not sufficient and new scientific research is

Since the balance system is not dependent on a single organ, it requires multidisciplinary research. First, it is essential to know how to approach a patient who presents with a complaint of balance disorder and vertigo. For this, it is necessary to know the anatomy and physiology of the balance organs. In addition, it is necessary to know

This book summarizes how we should approach patients with balance disorder and presents valuable studies in the field. It is a useful resource for healthcare professionals as well as training practitioners working in polyclinics and emergency departments.

**Esor Balkan**

Antalya, Turkey

Private ENT and VERTIGO Clinic Antalya,

make up the balance system is not clearly known.

the laboratory tools that may be necessary for diagnosis.

required.
