Otosclerosis and Stapedectomy
Diagnosis, Management, and Complications| By: | Christopher De Souza |
| Publisher: | Thieme Medical Publishers Inc. |
| Print ISBN: | 9781588901699 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781604064339 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Copyright: | 2004 |
| Format: | Page Fidelity |
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An evidence-based approach for optimal management
Co-authored by leading specialists, this comprehensive and current book provides a detailed and practical discussion of otosclerosis patient diagnosis, treatment, and management.
The book presents a step-by-step account of stapedectomy surgery, and also covers: the pros and cons of all lasers including the latest erbium lasers and their current applications; the analysis of recent otosclerosis studies using CT scanning and audiometry as parameters; stapedectomy versus stapedotomy; frequent complications encountered in otosclerosis surgery; and much more!
Key features:
- Walks beginners through the fundamental steps necessary to fully understand otosclerosis and stapedectomy
- Solutions to difficult problems encountered daily by experienced otologists
- Special chapters on revision and laser stapedectomy surgeries
- Practical quiz that helps reinforce all the salient features of the book
Appealing to the novice as well as the experienced professional, this book is a key resource for any practitioner in the field - general ENT specialists, ENT surgeons, as well as medical students and otology fellows. Use this book to keep up-to-date on this important topic.