Surgery of the ear and temporal bone / editors, Joseph B. Nadol Jr., Michael J. McKenna ; medical illustrator, Robert J. Galla.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Nadol, Joseph B.

McKenna, Michael J.

Galla, Robert J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ear--Surgery.

Ear.

Temporal bone--Surgery.

Temporal bone.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (627 pages) : illustrations (some color)

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, [2005]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Revised and written by leaders in the field, this expanded Second Edition text/atlas focuses on surgical techniques and surgical decision making. Coverage includes the latest techniques, patient examination and evaluation, surgical indications, contraindications and complications. Detailed and visually appealing illustrations complement the text. Written primarily by otologic surgeons at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, the book reflects the surgical management practices that have evolved at this renowned institution. This edition's scope has been broadened to include techniques and contributing authors from other leading otology centers, such as The House Institute and the University of Iowa.

Contents:

part I. Examination of the ear

part II. Soft tissue approaches and management

part III. Osseous approaches to the temporal bone

part IV. Surgery for disorders of the ear canal and tympanic membrane

part V. Surgery for conductive hearing loss

part VI. Surgery for sensorineural hearing loss

part VII. Surgery for vertigo

part VIII. Surgery for trauma to the temporal bone and dysfunction of the facial nerve

part IX. Surgery for tumors of the temporal bone

part X. Plastic and reconstructive surgery of the auricle.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Previous edition: New York : Raven Press, c1993.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-4698-7886-0

OCLC:

908075999