Book description
In light of much public scrutiny concerning the possible risks and
unfavorable outcomes of surgical procedures, this timely book addresses
important issues in error prevention and safety for otologic and skull
base surgery. Written by internationally recognized experts in the
field, this text presents standards of care as well as in-depth review
of critical preoperative considerations to develop a safe and effective
procedure. Highlights:
Extensive discussion of common ear and temporal bone surgical
techniques with a special focus on safety
Detailed coverage of indications and contraindications, testing
procedures, alternatives, monitoring techniques and more
An easy-to-reference chapter devoted to Problems and Solutions
reviewing key concepts as well as how to avoid errors and manage
complications when they occur
All clinicians in otology and neurotology and skull base surgery will
benefit from having this text on hand. This book will also be extremely
useful for the resident preparing for oral board exams. "Clear
and systematic...a well-produced book that achieves its aims of
comprehensively discussing the nature and management of complications
that can occur with ear and temporal bone surgery...conveniently
sized...a useful...addition to any ENT department."--ANZ Journal of
Surgery_x000D_ _x000D_ "Presents otologic surgical procedures in a
manner to understand risks and avoid complications:...a novel and worthy
objective...a useful book in that it addresses more of the outcomes of
the surgery."--Doody's Review Professor, Clinical Otolaryngology
and Neurological Surgery, and Director, Neurotology Fellowship Program,
Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL, USA
