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Wonderfully illustrated...sets the bar quite high...recommended for any surgeon considering middle ear and mastoid surgery. -- Otology and Neurotology (of the first edition) Based on more than 30 years' experience and over 20,000 clinical cases, the second edition of Middle Ear and Mastoid Microsurgery presents detailed, step-by-step procedures for the full spectrum of otologic disorders, from assessment and preoperative considerations to descriptions of both common and complex surgeries. The superb intraoperative images and schematic drawings, combined with instructional text, facilitate an in-depth understanding of surgical anatomy and operative steps that is unparalleled in the literature. New to the second edition of this landmark text: * Nearly 1,800 vivid, full-color intraoperative images that take readers through every operative sequence and offer a unified management approach to all procedures * Expanded chapter on temporal bone anatomy and dissection with CT scans correlated to dissection images of normal temporal bone, which is crucial for a full understanding of surgical anatomy and 3-D relationships between important structures * Updated chapter on paragangliomas, offering proven surgical solutions to this difficult pathology * Revised section on hemipetrosectomy, with treatments for intractable otorrhea in dead ears and other severe pathologies widely infiltrating the middle ear * Overview of new approaches to glomus tumor surgery * Coverage of the remarkable advances in cochlear implant technology for profound sensorineural hearing loss Complete with general operating room principles, anesthesia, and technical considerations, plus guidance, pitfalls, problems and potential complications, this comprehensive book is an in-depth review of modern middle ear surgery. From temporal bone anatomy to canalplasty to stapes surgery, it sets the standard as the authoritative, one-stop reference for all otologic surgeons, residents, and medical students.

Packed with clearly labeled, full-color drawings on every page, Atlas of Middle Ear Surgery guides readers through the most common and innovative surgical procedures used to manage middle ear pathology. The authors, experts in this technically demanding field, begin by providing practical background information on surgical anatomy and pathophysiology followed by a brief introduction to anesthesia considerations and operating room etiquette. Full-color drawings then demonstrate the various surgical techniques in a step-by-step formatthat is excellent for learning. Succinct, easy-to-understand descriptions accompany every drawing in a didactic manner that reinforces fundamental concepts as it teaches. Features * The latest on the surgical management of tympanic membrane abnormalities, chronic otitis media, cholesteatoma, and ossicular chain dysfunction *254 full-color drawings and schematics display anatomy and important surgical steps * Numerous callout boxes in each chapter highlight key surgical tips, pearls, and pitfalls Concise and practical, this atlas is essential reading for otolaryngology residents, fellows, budding otologic surgeons, or practicing ENTs who need to hone their surgical skills and stay abreast of the latest advances in the field.

[This book is] probably the most succinct, up-to-date collection of current open and minimally invasive otolaryngology techniques available today and will make an excellent addition to a library of a busy otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon. -- Yelizaveta Shnayder, MD, Head and Neck , August, 2012 This highly practical surgical guide presents detailed descriptions of the most established and important surgical techniques for the full range of ENT conditions. The expert authors describe the key stages of each procedure in a step-by-step format supplemented by clearly labeled illustrations. Every consistently organized chapter begins with an overview of the basic anatomic, functional, and clinical principles followed by vital information on indications, contraindications, surgical instruments, anesthesia, and postoperative care. Features * Over 900 high-quality drawings display the main steps of each procedure * Easy-to-reference textboxes highlight surgical rules, tips, tricks and risks, and give advice on how to manage potential complications * The latest information on recent developments in transplantation, cochlear implants, bone-anchored prosthesis, and laser-supported interventions * Coverage of the full spectrum of plastic and reconstructive surgical techniques, such as external rhinoplasty, scar revision, keloid management, and free skin grafts This surgical atlas is an indispendable tool for the training otolaryngologist. Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology 2011 ENT-Head and Neck Surgery: Essential Procedures is an indispensable companion for all fellows and residents in otolaryngology during training and in daily practice.

This lavishly illustrated atlas provides comprehensive coverage of the surgical management of facial nerve tumors and of the facial nerve in diseases affecting the temporal bone and lateral skull base. The surgical management and the different operative procedures involved are described step-by-step using full-color images of outstanding quality drawn from a collection of over 1700 cases of skull base surgery and 18000 case of middle ear surgery. The expert authors discuss the management of the facial nerve in various pathologies, the facial nerve in petrous bone cholesteatoma, the management of the facial nerve in vestibular schwannomas and meningiomas, and facial nerve management in glomus tumors, middle ear carcinomas, and with cochlear implants. Key features: -Opening chapters on facial nerve anatomy, radiology, operating room set-up, and intraoperative facial nerve monitoring, representing the knowledge needed before considering surgery -Chapters on facial nerve repair and reanimation, and comprehensive coverage of tumors of the facial nerve

Written by the foremost experts in their subspecialties, this comprehensive text/atlas describes current endoscopic techniques in all areas of otolaryngology - head and neck surgery. Coverage includes otology, neuro-otology, cranial base surgery, paranasal sinus surgery, head and neck/plastic and reconstructive surgery, laryngology, and broncho-esophagology. The book focuses on detailed methods that will help general otolaryngologists and subspecialists adopt the techniques into practice. The authors discuss the treatment advantages and limitations of each technique. Complementing the text are more than 500 full-color intraoperative endoscopic photographs, as well as grayscale endoscopic photographs, patient positioning photographs, equipment photographs, and drawings.