Surgical Anatomy Of The Temporal Bone

Since 1967, Anson and Donaldson's Surgical Anatomy of the Temporal Bone has been the "gold standard" reference in its field. Now, in collaboration with Drs. Duckert, Lambert, and Rubel--all preeminent leaders in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery--Dr. Donaldson has further refined this classic text/atlas to make it even more useful for study, reference, and presurgical review. An invaluable new feature of the Fourth Edition is a step-by-step dissection guide that details all temporal bone dissection techniques and improves the reader's understanding of three-dimensional temporal bone relationships. The Fourth Edition also achieves a better balance between developmental and adult anatomy and provides more thorough coverage of anatomy related to neurotology and base of skull surgery. Over 400 meticulously accurate, detailed drawings from dissected temporal bones, by two talented medical artists, George Buckley and Kate Sweeney, depict the intricacies of the temporal bone.

The temporal bone and ear present a very complex anatomy the minute details of which are studied in depth and illustrated in this text. A guide for obtaining access to the various regions of the temporal bone is presented in detail. Other topics include: the bony labyrinth, vestibule, semicircular canals, cochlea, and accessory conduits. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Temporal bone anatomy is arguably the most complex anatomy in the human body. The proximity of vital neural and vascular structures, the intricate three-dimensional relationships involved, and the manner in which these structures are encased in a labyrinth of bony canals pose a major challenge to the preparation for and performance of surgery. It follows that specialized anatomy teaching courses are indispensable, and these are most effective when executed with the help of dissections on cadaver preparations. Mario Sanna's Temporal Bone is a guide to the dissection courses that the author himself would have sought to have while he was receiving training—as such, creating it has been a "dream come true" for the author. The manual is designed to complement and reinforce the experiences of course participants, comprehensively covering the normal and surgical anatomy of the temporal bone and all aspects of basic and advanced otologic and neurootologic surgery. Key Features: The surgical anatomy is shown with the help of specially prepared cadaveric dissections The approaches/techniques in these dissections are described step-by-step For every approach/technique, the surgical anatomy, indications, surgical steps, and hints and pitfalls are described The Temporal Bone effectively transmits Mario Sanna's passionate dedication in otologic teaching and training to excellence. Residents and fellows should definitely find it indispensable.

An outstanding textbook on the anatomy of the temporal bone with surgical information, lavishly illustrated,with a set of unique stereoscopic, three-dimensional color reels that assist the reader in accurately visualizing the complex structures of the inner ear. The human temporal bone collection at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, comprising 1518 specimens from 862 individuals, served as the primary resource for the material contained in this book, which includes some 350 selected photomicrographs as well as sets of horizontally and vertically serially sectioned specimens depicting normal and variant anatomy of the human temporal bone. The embryology chapter includes 40 photomicrographs of fetal and newborn temporal bones and is designed to review development in an easily assimilated manner. New to the second edition are color photographs of the macroscopic human temporal bone and an expansion of the descriptive text accompanying the temporal bone dissection series.