Book description
Based on more than 30 years of experience and 12,000 clinical cases,
this state-of-the-art guidebook provides clear, step-by-step
instructions on the latest middle ear and mastoid microsurgeries. The
reference begins with a full discussion of temporal bone anatomy, and
goes on to cover operating room layout, anesthesia, technical
considerations, staging, ventilation-tube insertion, general surgical
procedures, pre- and post-operative care guidelines, and much more. This
guidebook is the first of its kind to comprehensively cover every aspect
of middle ear and mastoid microsurgery.
Key features:
Exhaustive and meticulous descriptions of the most current
microsurgical techniques
More than 850 lavish surgical photographs and schematic computer
graphics - nearly three per page - that illustrate every point in the text
Special section on decision-making in middle ear surgery, including
operating on the only hearing ear
Practical chapter summaries that provide tips for achieving the best results
All otologic surgeons, residents, and medical students will find this
fundamental guide and pictorial reference to middle ear and mastoid
microsurgery an invaluable practice resource. Benefit from the
experience and insights of these world-renowned otologic
specialists.
Dr. Sanna is part of The Grupppo Otologico
, a world-renowned specialist center for the diagnosis and medical and
surgical treatment of diseases of the ear, skull base, facial nerve,
head and neck, and paranasal sinuses. More information is available on
the group's website,
www. gruppootologico. it/eng
. ''A comprehensive surgical atlas for microsurgery of the middle ear
and mastoid...excellent otologic atlas. The author's experience, the
chapter layouts, and the photos make this an attractive and useful
atlas.'' --Doody's Notes_x000D_ _x000D_ ''A wonderfully illustrated
atlas and textbook on otologic microsurgery. . .consistent management
philosophy for the complete spectrum of otologic disorders. . .beautiful
surgical pictures. . .particularly valuable to both experienced and
novice surgeons. . .quality of illustrations is superb. . .an
outstanding new textbook. It sets the bar quite high for any future
textbooks in middle ear surgery. . .recommended for any surgeons
considering middle ear and mastoid surgery.'' --Otology and Neurology
Casa di Cura "Piacenza", Gruppo Otologico, Piacenza, Italy
Prof. Hiroshi Sunose, Dept. of Otolaryngology, Medical Center East,
Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
