Master Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery: Skull Base Surgery By Carl H. Snyderman, Paul Gardner
2015 | 464 Pages | ISBN: 1451173628 | EPUB | 16 MB
2015 | 464 Pages | ISBN: 1451173628 | EPUB | 16 MB
Now part of the Master Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery series, Skull Base Surgery is the new go-to guide on common and advanced procedures in skull base surgery. Step-by-step expert instruction is offered on more than 45 procedures, covering both open and minimally invasive approaches to the skull base. It is a vital resource for students, generalist surgeons, and skull base specialists in otolaryngology and neurosurgery. Key Features: authored by world-renowned experts and pioneers in open and endoscopic skull base approaches. Chapters that cover: introduction to each approach; history; physical examination; indications; contraindications; preoperative planning; surgical technique; postoperative management; complications; results; pearls and pitfalls; instruments to have available; and suggested readings. Sections cover: sphenoid and parasellar regions; anterior cranial fossa; middle cranial fossa; posterior cranial fossa; and reconstruction.