Book description
Written by a pioneering master in the field,
Cartilage Tympanoplasty: Classification of Methods-Techniques-Results
, is a comprehensive reference for all the currently used methods of
cartilage tympanoplasty. In the opening chapters of the book, Mirko Tos
provides a thorough overview of this class of procedures, including a
classification of 23 original cartilage tympanoplasty methods. Each of
the following chapters offers a detailed exposition of a different
method, presenting its definition, indication, graft harvesting and
shaping, surgical technique, and an analysis of the anatomical and
functional results based on a review of the literature and on personal
experience. In the closing chapters, the author discusses long-term
outcomes and compares the results of the various cartilage tympanoplasty
methods. Mirko Tos has written a remarkable book...The entire
community of otologic surgeons will benefit from this contribution.
--From the foreword by John Dornhoffer, MD, FACS
"An important and long overdue summary of the state of the art
of this important surgical technique in chronic ear surgery...a
comprehensive discussion of approaches...The surgical diagrams are clear
and consistent...includes comprehensive references and summarizes
outcome data for each of the techniques...Each section is essentially
self-contained...an outstanding and important contribution...highly
recommended."--Otology & Neurotology_x000D_ _x000D_ "Each
technique is described in detail and beautifully
illustrated...consistent style...extensively referenced...a fantastic
resource and...such good value...its very completeness and immense
detail over the book's 400 pages may make it quite daunting...thoroughly
recommend[ed]."--ENT & Audiology News_x000D_ _x000D_
"[Four stars] Each chapter...includes indications, a clear
description of the technique, and excellent figures...an outstanding
surgical reference and manual. The first to review cartilage
tympanoplasty techniques, it is a welcome addition."--Doody's
Review_x000D_ _x000D_ "Provides the first reference volume on the
currently used methods of cartilage tympanoplasty, with classification
of 23 methods for the reconstruction of the ear's tympanic membrane,
with definitions, indications, graft harvesting and shaping,
step-by-step demonstrations of surgical technique, and analyses of
anatomical and functional results and functional
differences."--SciTech book News Professor emeritus and Former
Chairman, Dept. of Otorhinolaryngology, Gentofte Hospital, University of
Copenhagen, Hellerup, Denmark; and Professor of Otorhinolaryngology,
Medical Faculty, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
