Master Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery: Skull Base Surgery

by Carl Snyderman, Paul Gardner

Overview

This new volume in the MTOS - Head and Neck Surgery Series edited by Eugene Myers, MD presents both the common and advanced procedures in skull base surgery and appeals to both the specialist and the generalist. It covers over 45 procedures and describes both open and minimally invasive approaches to the skull base. Key Features: Authors are world renowned experts in the field Comprehensive coverage of open and minimally invasive techniques Edited by pioneers and leaders in the development of the endoscopic endonasal approach Each chapter follows a tightly designed format with a focus on “how to do it” Includes step-by-step instructions for each procedure Each technique is extensively supplemented with over 1500 color intraoperative photographs and line drawings

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781469888637
Publisher:	Wolters Kluwer Health
Publication date:	09/29/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	552
File size:	62 MB
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Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Kent Lam, MD (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Description: This is a comprehensive book on different approaches to surgery along the anterior, middle, and posterior skull base. Various aspects of different surgical procedures, with special attention to step-by-step instructions, preoperative planning, and postoperative management, are presented. An interactive ebook accompanies the print version.
Purpose: The purpose is to present all phases of skull base surgery through instruction by internationally known experts in the field. The print and online formats complement each other to provide a powerful learning experience and reference material.
Audience: The audience includes individuals at all levels of training in otolaryngology and neurosurgery. The material is presented in a quick and efficient manner suitable for this audience.
Features: The book covers all surgical approaches, endoscopic and open, to the different areas of the skull base. The anterior, middle, and posterior skull bases are highlighted. Each chapter presents a particular procedure, which enables easy reference for surgeons preparing for individual cases.
Assessment: This is an extremely worthwhile book for otolaryngologists and neurosurgeons, given the breadth of material and the experience of contributors. The print material, videos, and website resources provide a comprehensive approach to a complex subject.

Doody's Review Service

comprehensive book on different approaches to surgery along the anterior , middle , and posterior skull base
special attention to step-by-step instructions , preoperative planning , and postoperative management
present all phases of skull base surgery through instruction by internationally known experts
presented in a quick and efficient manner
easy reference for surgeons preparing for individual cases
extremely worthwhile book for otolaryngologists and neurosurgeons
print material, videos , and website resources provide a comprehensive approach to a complex subject

-Doodys Publishers' Club, March 20, 2014

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