Atlas of neurotologic and lateral skull base surgery

Description

Middle fossa approaches -- Posterior fossa approaches (for AN, meningioma, other tumors, vest nerve section) -- Combined approach to the middle and posterior fossa -- Infratemporal fossa approaches -- Temporal bone surgery -- Wound closure -- Facial nerve surgery -- Cranial nerve monitoring -- Room setup and instrumentation -- Specialized techniques for skull base surgery -- Petrous apex cholesterol granulomas -- Cochlear implantation -- Surgery for vertigo.;Long awaited, this fine surgical atlas covers all aspects of neuro-otology and lateral skull base procedures in comprehensively in detail. The lavishly illustrated step-by-step guide is written by two American experts to ensure continuity between topics. The text is highly structured with step-by-step explanation of each surgical procedure and TIPS and TECHNIQUES sections as well as a PEARLS section in each chapter. More than 200 superb artwork illustrations and intraoperative pictures with CT and MRI images plus the included surgical video clips provide a great sense of realism to the reader. This atlas will be a helpful tool for beginners and experts who are eager to enhance their surgical skills. Middle fossa approaches -- Posterior fossa approaches (for AN, meningioma, other tumors, vest nerve section) -- Combined approach to the middle and posterior fossa -- Infratemporal fossa approaches -- Temporal bone surgery -- Wound closure -- Facial nerve surgery -- Cranial nerve monitoring -- Room setup and instrumentation -- Specialized techniques for skull base surgery -- Petrous apex cholesterol granulomas -- Cochlear implantation -- Surgery for vertigo.