Gerhard Rettinger – författare

The concept of restitutional surgery aims at surgery that restores natural function. This book introduces the author''s own experience in the application of surgical strategies for treating otologic diseases that follow this priority.

Main Topics:

Concepts of restitutional ear surgery; Instrumentation; Anesthesia and monitoring; Otosurgical anatomy: A manual for the temporal bone dissection training; Injuries of the ear and the temporal bone; Malformations of the ear; Otosclerosis; External otitis; Acute otitis media and mastoiditis; Chronic otitis media and its complications; Petrositis and osteomyelitis of the temporal bone; Tumors of the external ear; Tumors of the middle ear and the temporal bone; Otologic nerve surgery; Cochlear and brainstem implants

Thorough, user-friendly compendium of must-know ENT surgical procedures

This highly practical surgical guide presents detailed descriptions of the most established and important surgical techniques for the full range of ENT conditions. The expert authors describe the key stages of each procedure in a step-by-step format supplemented by clearly labeled illustrations. Every consistently organized chapter begins with an overview of the basic anatomic, functional, and clinical principles followed by vital information on indications, contraindications, surgical instruments, anesthesia, and postoperative care.

Features

ENT-Head and Neck Surgery: Essential Procedures is an indispensable companion for all fellows and residents in otolaryngology during training and in daily practice.