Endonasal endoscopic surgery of skull base tumors
Subtitle: an interdisciplinary approach
By: [edited by] Wolfgang Draf, Ricardo L. Carrau, Ulrike Bockmühl, Amin B. Kassam, Peter Vajkoczy
Publisher: Thieme
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Stuttgart; New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9783131546715; 9783131548115
Subjects: Skull Base Neoplasms; Surgery; Endoscopy; Methods
Description: "This book presents a complete step-by-step guide to endonasal endoscopic skull base surgery, written by prominent interdisciplinary specialists and reflecting important recent developments in the field. Combining the fundamentals of skull base anatomy and pathology with current diagnostic and interventional imaging techniques, Endonasal Endoscopic Surgery of Skull Base Tumors: An Interdisciplinary Approach provides a solid clinical foundation for anyone working in this challenging and evolving specialty. Special features: - State-of-the-art contributions from international experts in endonasal endoscopic skull base surgery - A 360ʻ panoramic assessment of skull base pathologies - Description of basic and advanced endoscopic procedures based on the endonasal corridor system - Current tumor-specific strategies, including indications and preoperative work-up, endoscopic surgical techniques, sequel and potential complications, postoperative care, outcomes, and pearls and pitfalls - Clear and consistent interdisciplinary guidelines for managing the internal carotid artery in skull base surgery, allowing the removal of previously inoperable tumors - Surgical outcomes from two of the leading international skull base centers, one in Fulda, Germany (formerly headed by Professor Draf), and one joint program at the University of Brescia and University of Varese, Italy Complete with 500 full-color photographs, anatomic illustrations, flowcharts, and tables, Endonasal Endoscopic Surgery of Skull Base Tumors: An Interdisciplinary Approach offers a practical management approach and sets a new standard in the field"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.