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Wolters Kluwer | Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Master Techniques In Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery: Skull Base Surgery by Paul Gardner and Carl Snyderman
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. Authored by world-renowned experts and pioneers in open and endoscopic skull base approaches. Chapters 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. Topics include: optic nerve decompression; endonasal approach to the sella; endoscopic endonasal approach to the medial cavernous sinus; endonasal transorbital approaches; cranialization of the frontal sinus; frontal sinus osteoplastic flap with and without obliteration; and anterior craniofacial resection. More than 1,500 color photos and drawings of intraoperative images fully demonstrate the content.
Key Features:-
- Complete content with enhanced navigation
- A powerful search tool that pulls results from content in the book, your notes
- Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation
- Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text
- Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues
- Six step-by-step videos that outline the procedures covered in each chapter