Endoscopic Surgery of the Paranasal Sinuses and Anterior Skull Base 2nd edition Edition

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Review "[C]onsiderably expanded to new methods and indications...This book presents the actual international standards in this field [with] excellent and easy-to-read explanations and superb illustrations...A 'must' for any neurosurgeon using endoscopic techniques." -- Pan Arab Journal of NeurosurgeryPraise for the first edition: "Dr. Wigand is one of the world's most experienced endoscopic surgeons, and his book reflects his knowledge and experience...This is a book that should be in the library of every serious endoscopic sinus surgeon."--The LaryngoscopePraise for the second edition: ."..Recommended...for all rhinosinusologist[s] who would like more about endoscopic sinus surgery and its extended applications, mirroring the experience of one of the field's true masters."-- B-ENT[C]onsiderably expanded to new methods and indications...This book presents the actual international standards in this field [with] excellent and easy-to-read explanations and superb illustrations...A 'must' for any neurosurgeon using endoscopic techniques. -- Pan Arab Journal of NeurosurgeryPraise for the first edition: Dr. Wigand is one of the world's most experienced endoscopic surgeons, and his book reflects his knowledge and experience...This is a book that should be in the library of every serious endoscopic sinus surgeon.--The LaryngoscopePraise for the second edition: ...Recommended...for all rhinosinusologist[s] who would like more about endoscopic sinus surgery and its extended applications, mirroring the experience of one of the field's true masters.-- B-ENT Read more From the Back Cover Returning in an up-to-date second edition, this book offers expanded coverage of the most important concepts in endoscopic sinus surgery with new insights into the anatomy of the paranasal sinuses. This text covers the basic concepts of intranasal surgery of the paranasal sinuses, endoscopic anatomy, preoperative and postoperative diagnosis, instrumentation, anesthesia and patient positioning. It describes standard and advanced surgical techniques for the nasal cavity, the maxillary antrum, the ethmoid, frontal and sphenoid sinuses, and the anterior base of the skull. Highlights of the second edition: New chapters on managing complications of rhinosinusitis, trauma, malformation, and neoplasms New section on transcranial exposure of the anterior skull and paranasal cavities Detailed presentation of endoscopic and microscopic approaches Extensive discussion of reasons for failed surgery and the principles of revision surgery More than 580 illustrations and new schematic drawings, including images that place special emphasis on anatomical landmarks to help orient the surgeon This book is a must-have reference for ENT surgeons and otolaryngologists seeking to enhance the versatility. Read more See all Editorial Reviews