Middle Ear Surgery

This timely book focuses on the latest techniques and developments in the complex field of middle ear surgery, and covers advances in stapes surgery; cholesteatoma surgery; implantable hearing aids; and more! Written by leading worldwide experts, this book provides informative, illustrative coverage of middle ear surgery.

This comprehensive, richly illustrated textbook provides a systematic approach to frequent otological operations. Procedures in surgery of the ear canal, acute and chronic middle ear diseases, otosclerosis, cochlear implantation and vertigo are visualized step-by-step to acquaint the beginner with proven surgical repertoires. The book is written by two famous experts, and even the experienced surgeon will find valuable hints and suggestions to facilitate routine middle ear operations.

Packed with clearly labeled, full-color drawings on every page, Atlas of Middle Ear Surgery guides readers through the most common and innovative surgical procedures used to manage middle ear pathology.The authors, experts in this technically demanding field, begin by providing practical background information on surgical anatomy and pathophysiology followed by a brief introduction to anesthesia considerations and operating room etiquette. Full-color drawings then demonstrate the various surgical techniques in a step-by-step formatthat is excellent for learning. Succinct, easy-to-understand descriptions accompany every drawing in a didactic manner that reinforces fundamental concepts as it teaches.Features The latest on the surgical management of tympanic membrane abnormalities, chronic otitis media, cholesteatoma, and ossicular chain dysfunction 254 full-color drawings and schematics display anatomy and important surgical steps Numerous callout boxes in each chapter highlight key surgical tips, pearls, and pitfalls Concise and practical, this atlas is essential reading for otolaryngology residents, fellows, budding otologic surgeons, or practicing ENTs who need to hone their surgical skills and stay abreast of the latest advances in the field.

Otology & Middle Ear Surgery is a comprehensive guide to the surgical treatment of a range of otological conditions. Otology & Middle Ear Surgery provides up to date information on the latest technology in the rapidly developing field of audiology, including cochlear implant technology, radiology of the ear, hearing aids, auditory brainstem implants and assisted listening devices. Concluding chapters cover bacterial biofilm infection in otology, anaesthesia, superior canal dehiscence surgery, and a final chapter on middle ear surgery. With over 160 full colour images, illustrations and information tables, Otology & Middle Ear Surgery is an essential resource for otolaryngologists, ENT surgeons and residents.

Based on more than 30 years of experience and 12,000 clinical cases, this state-of-the-art guidebook provides clear, step-by-step instructions on the latest middle ear and mastoid microsurgeries. The reference begins with a full discussion of temporal bone anatomy, and goes on to cover operating room layout, anesthesia, technical considerations, staging, ventilation-tube insertion, general surgical procedures, pre- and post-operative care guidelines, and much more. This guidebook is the first of its kind to comprehensively cover every aspect of middle ear and mastoid microsurgery.Key features: Exhaustive and meticulous descriptions of the most current microsurgical techniques More than 850 lavish surgical photographs and schematic computer graphics - nearly three per page - that illustrate every point in the text Special section on decision-making in middle ear surgery, including operating on the only hearing ear Practical chapter summaries that provide tips for achieving the best results All otologic surgeons, residents, and medical students will find this fundamental guide and pictorial reference to middle ear and mastoid microsurgery an invaluable practice resource. Benefit from the experience and insights of these world-renowned otologic specialists.Dr. Sanna 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.

This comprehensive one-volume work presents, compares and assesses procedures developed by world-renowned otologic surgeons, creating a critical source for the specialist and resident-in-training. Methods from such pioneers as Fisch, Morimitsu, Farrior, and Wullstein are objectively reviewed by Dr. Tos and are integrated into his own vast operative experience. Volume 2 consists of two parts: Part I covers mastoidectomies, intact bridge techniques, and canal wall-up mastoidectomies. Part II covers the reconstructions of the tympanic cavity, attic, and ear canal; eustachian tube surgery; cavity obliteration; and partial and total reconstruction of old radical cavities.

Based on more than 30 years' experience and over 20,000 clinical cases, the second edition of Middle Ear and Mastoid Microsurgery presents detailed, step-by-step procedures for the full spectrum of otologic disorders,from assessment and preoperative considerations to descriptions of both common and complex surgeries. The superb intraoperative images and schematic drawings, combined with instructional text, facilitate an in-depth understanding of surgical anatomy and operative steps that is unparalleled in the literature. New to the second edition of this landmark text: Nearly 1,800 vivid, full-color intraoperative images that take readers through every operative sequence and offer a unified management approach to all procedures Expanded chapter on temporal bone anatomy and dissection with CT scans correlated to dissection images of normal temporal bone, which is crucial for a full understanding of surgical anatomy and 3-D relationships between important structures Updated chapter on paragangliomas, offering proven surgical solutions to this difficult pathology Revised section on hemipetrosectomy, with treatments for intractable otorrhea in dead ears and other severe pathologies widely infiltrating the middle ear Overview of new approaches to glomus tumor surgery Coverage of the remarkable advances in cochlear implant technology for profound sensorineural hearing loss Complete with general operating room principles, anesthesia, and technical considerations, plus guidance, pitfalls, problems and potential complications, this comprehensive book is an in-depth review of modern middle ear surgery. From temporal bone anatomy to canalplasty to stapes surgery, it sets the standard as the authoritative, one-stop reference for all otologic surgeons, residents, and medical students.

All approaches to the middle ear and all myringoplasty and ossiculoplasty methods described in the major literature are included. Through detailed step-by-step drawings, the reader is guided through each of the procedures, thus enabling the young otologist to learn and the experienced physician to refocus on the preferred method of choice. A major didactic goal is achieved by the categorization of the many modifications into related groups and subgroups. Through over three decades of practice and teaching, the author has achieved in this work the perfect blend of the fundamental and the practical. If anyone would be restricted to a single source on this subject, this work would be his most likely choice. It is a definitive reference for any professional involved in middle ear surgery.