The Facial Nerve in Temporal Bone and Lateral Skul

Book Name = The Facial Nerve in Temporal Bone and Lateral Skul
ISBN = 9783131412812
Published Year = 2006
Launguage = English
Publisher = Thieme
Author = Sanna et al
Condition = New
Return Availability = Returnable upto 3days (*T&C applied)

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This lavishly illustrated atlas provides comprehensive coverage of the surgical management of facial nerve tumors and of the facial nerve in diseases affecting the temporal bone and lateral skull base. The surgical management and the different operative procedures involved are described step-by-step using full-color images of outstanding quality drawn from a collection of over 1700 cases of skull base surgery and 18000 case of middle ear surgery.
The expert authors discuss the management of the facial nerve in various pathologies, the facial nerve in petrous bone cholesteatoma, the management of the facial nerve in vestibular schwannomas and meningiomas, and facial nerve management in glomus tumors, middle ear carcinomas, and with cochlear implants.
Thime ?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.
The layout is consistent throughout the book and headings make for easy review of each topic. The writing style is clear and follows a logical sequence through the procedures…The colour illustrations and the photographs of the prepared anatomical material are of high quality…An extensive bibliography…the subject matter is highly relevant…The authors have drawn on their very extensive experience dealing with temporal bone and lateral skull base conditions. They have developed a systematic approach to patient assessment and surgical techniques, presenting this in a well-illustrated volume. This results in an excellent contemporary and comprehensive operative surgical atlas for dealing with the facial nerve.–ANZ Journal of SurgeryThe illustrations are outstanding. The color photography…is spectacular. Case illustrations help to emphasize the key points of each chapter…an outstanding book. Essentially…a complete review of facial nerve dilemmas…a great reference.–Doody’s Book ReviewsIntricate details of microsurgical technique…many valuable pearls and pitfalls…83 excellent intraoperative photographs and representative illustrations…an excellent anatomic and surgical atlas…a wonderful resource for residents and fellows.–Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology?