Manual of endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery

Autor*innen

• Daniel Simmen

Parameter

• 484 Seiten
• 17 Lesestunden

• Medizin & Gesundheit

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This comprehensive guide to endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery is essential for specialists aiming to stay updated in the field. The expanded second edition features basic and advanced endoscopic sinus surgery procedures, including patient selection criteria, and introduces four new chapters on anterior skull base surgery reflecting recent advancements. The book is 30% larger, containing nearly 1500 endoscopic images and schematic illustrations that enhance visualization of each procedure. It offers a practical management approach for optimal outcomes, addressing candidate selection for procedures, the timing of medical versus surgical interventions, and the rationale for surgery. It also covers the latest techniques for skull base tumor removal and defect repair. New chapters delve into the pathophysiology of rhinosinusitis, the sense of smell, applied anatomy, and the endoscopically assisted bimanual technique. Additionally, it discusses transorbital surgery and emphasizes interdisciplinary teamwork. Online access to 18 videos of surgical procedures and patient interviews provides an excellent review resource. Covering diagnosis, preoperative counseling, evidence-based procedures, complication avoidance, and postoperative management, this guide is indispensable for otolaryngologists, neurosurgeons, and maxillofacial surgeons involved in skull base and paranasal sinus treatment decisions.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014