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This practical, how-to casebook provides expert guidelines and step-by-step instructions on managing the many complications that can come up in revision rhinoplasty and reconstructive surgery of the nose. The first part of the book discusses the principles and practice of revision rhinoplasty and the second part presents nearly 60 select cases that address common surgical problems and offer the best solutions for resolving them. Key Features: * Addresses the important topics of psychosomatic problems, psychology, body dysmorphic disorder, patient selection and contraindications, the timing of revision surgery, and wound healing* Beautifully illustrated with over 900 full-color photographs and drawings that help readers visualize every concept* Follows the classic principle of learning from mistakes to prevent them from being repeated This book covers the full range of open, closed, and endoscopic approaches to revision rhinoplasty and reconstructive surgery of the nose. It gives residents and other new practitioners the complete armamentarium of surgical techniques they need to avoid typical mistakes and hopefully achieve optimal results the first time around.

Enriched with the extensive experience of leading experts in this constantly evolving field, Pediatric Cardiology is a comprehensive reference that helps cardiologists stay up-to-date on important developments in the specialty. It includes basic principles, diagnostic strategies for specific diseases, and the newest interventional catheterization techniques, giving readers the tools to successfully manage all types of pediatric heart disease. Key Features: * High-quality instructive graphs as well as over 400 color illustrations and 100 tables clarify concepts in the text* User-friendly organization facilitates the decision making process* Online access to more than 100 video clips on catheterization, EKG, and normal vs. diseased heart comparisons on the Thieme MediaCenter* Guidelines for treating neonates with cardiac disorders* Clearly explains echocardiography, including anatomical landmarks and typical findings From the fundamentals to the latest advances in pediatric cardiology, this book provides the core information needed by cardiac surgeons and pediatric cardiologists treating patients with congenital as well as acquired heart disease. It is also essential for interventional cardiologists, cardiology fellows, and interventional radiologists who want to increase their knowledge and skills and offer optimal care to their patients.

Overall, the book reads very well, and it's a timely contribution highlighting a team-based approach to contemporary endoscopic skull base surgery by renowned authors. -- World Neurosurgery I was keen to get my hands on this book - and it certainly lives up to expectations. -- The Journal of Laryngology & Otology Readers will certainly benefit from this book, given its comprehensive review of this burgeoning field of neurosurgery. - Neurosurgery This book presents a complete step-by-step guide to endonasal endoscopic skull base surgery, written by prominent interdisciplinary specialists and reflecting important recent developments in the field. Combining the fundamentals of skull base anatomy and pathology with current diagnostic and interventional imaging techniques, Endonasal Endoscopic Surgery of Skull Base Tumors provides a solid clinical foundation for anyone working in this challenging and evolving specialty. Special features: * State-of-the-art contributions from international experts in endonasal endoscopic skull base surgery* A 360 degree panoramic assessment of skull base pathologies* Description of basic and advanced endoscopic procedures based on the endonasal corridor system* Current tumor-specific strategies, including indications and preoperative work-up, endoscopic surgical techniques, sequel and potential complications, postoperative care, outcomes, and pearls and pitfalls* Clear and consistent interdisciplinary guidelines for managing the internal carotid artery in skull base surgery, allowing the removal of previously inoperable tumors* Surgical outcomes from two of the leading international skull base centers, one in Fulda, Germany (formerly headed by Professor Draf), and one joint program at the University of Brescia and University of Varese, Italy Complete with 500 full-color photographs, anatomic illustrations, flowcharts and tables, Endonasal Endoscopic Surgery of Skull Base Tumors offers a practical management approach and sets a new standard in the field. It is invaluable for all otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, and pathologists who routinely make diagnostic and therapeutic decisions with regard to skull base lesions. It is also an essential text and reference for those who are learning how to perform endonasal endoscopic skull base surgery in a multidisciplinary environment.

The surgical management and treatment of oral cancer is one of the greatest challenges for residents and fellows specializing in oral and maxillofacial surgery. The unique anatomy of the perioral region makes tumor ablation and surgical reconstruction particularly complex. This practical handbook presents the most important procedures in oral cancer surgery in a concise and highly visual manner, providing a solid repertoire of basic surgical techniques for handling almost any case and achieving the best possible results. Key features: * Comprehensive coverage of all the most important surgical approaches for managing and treating oral cancer* Practical systematic guide encompassing every step of the operative procedure including tracheotomy techniques, lymph node management, tumor ablation, and reconstruction* Enhanced with more than 200 full-color intraoperative photographs and diagrams to illustrate each step of the surgical process* Includes important tips and tricks for anticipating and avoiding potential problems during surgery This book is an essential reference for all young surgeons wanting to review the surgical principals, anatomy, and techniques that form the basis of oral cancer therapy. More experienced surgeons will also find it useful for reviewing techniques and surgical strategy before heading into the operating room. Thieme eOtolaryngology is the premier online resource for otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. For a free trial, go to: thieme.com/eototrial

Increasingly used as an adjunctive tool in the diagnosis and management of ear disease, middle ear endoscopy has the potential to decrease patient morbidity, prevent disease recurrence, and reduce costs. Its capacity to uncover hidden anatomy within the small dimensions of the ear has made it essential for functional surgery, allowing surgeons to preserve key anatomic structures such as the cochlea and facial nerve. Now for the first time, the physicians who pioneered this groundbreaking minimally invasive technique review its indications, advantages, disadvantages, and surgical approaches: * Written by the foremost leaders in the field, all members of the International Working Group on Endoscopic Ear Surgery* Features nearly 1,000 intraoperative endoscopic images filmed with high-definition cameras, plus outstanding line drawings that aid in understanding all concepts * Comprehensively covers the field, including chapters on endoscopic and combined endoscopic-microscopic management of cholesteatoma, surgical restoration of middle ear ventilation, myringoplasty, Meniere disease, tympanoplasty and stapes surgery, revision surgery, and much more* Demonstrates state-of-the-art endoscopic procedures in 19 instructive videos From the unique anatomy and pathophysiology of the middle ear through diagnosis, surgical indications, procedures, and instrumentation, this book is indispensable for all otolaryngologists and neurotologists. It offers a full picture of the field today, as well as exploring the future possibilities of ear endoscopes alone or in combination with operative microscopes for the most effective treatment of middle ear pathologies.