Thorough, user-friendly compendium of must-know ENT surgical procedures
This highly practical surgical guide presents detailed descriptions of the most established and important surgical techniques for the full range of ENT conditions. The expert authors describe the key stages of each procedure in a step-by-step format supplemented by clearly labeled illustrations. Every consistently organized chapter begins with an overview of the basic anatomic, functional, and clinical principles followed by vital information on indications, contraindications, surgical instruments, anesthesia, and postoperative care.
Features
- Over 900 high-quality drawings display the main steps of each procedure
- Easy-to-reference textboxes highlight surgical rules, tips, tricks and risks, and give advice on how to manage potential complications
- The latest information on recent developments in transplantation, cochlear implants, bone-anchored prosthesis, and laser-supported interventions
- Coverage of the full spectrum of plastic and reconstructive surgical techniques, such as external rhinoplasty, scar revision, keloid management, and free skin grafts
ENT-Head and Neck Surgery: Essential Procedures is an indispensable companion for all fellows and residents in otolaryngology during training and in daily practice.
Table of Content
1 General Preparations for Surgery
2 Local Anesthesia
3 General Anesthesia for ENT Surgery
4 Postoperative Management
5 Reconstructive Plastic Surgery of the Face
6 Nasal Surgery
7 Surgery of the Paranasal Sinuses and Their Adjacent Structures
8 Surgery of the Epipharynx
9 Surgery of the Oral Cavity and Oropharynx
10 Surgery of the Larynx, Hypopharynx, and Trachea
11 Surgery of the Neck
12 Surgery of the Esophagus and Mediastinum
13 Surgery of the Salivary Glands
14 Surgery of the Ear
15 Surgery of the Auricle and Ear Canal
16 Surgery of the Bony Ear Canal and Tympanic Membrane
17 Surgical Approaches, Harvesting Grafts, and Implants
18 Tympanoplasty
19 Surgery of the Mastoid Process
20 Surgery of the Middle Ear and Facial Nerve after Trauma
21 Stapes Surgery
22 Surgical Treatment of Vertigo
23 Surgical Implantation of Hearing Aids