Description
Atlas of Microsurgery of the Lateral Skull Base is a practical resource for all clinicians interested in training for lateral skull base surgery. This new atlas of lateral skull base surgery allows readers to become familiar with the delicate lateral skull base, an important part of the body's neurological system. Featuring step-by step dissection images, this resource is perfect for those studying anatomy of this region. Clinical surgical cases are also presented and discussed for each surgical approach, including relevant clinical and radiological background. Decision-making discussions provided for each clinical case ensure readers will fill any gaps in their neurosurgery training.- Features illustrated anatomical dissections (step-by-step) and discusses anatomy related to pathology as well as surgery- Explores surgical management of complex clinical cases- Provides unique decision-making discussions for each clinical case- Details relevant clinical and radiological backgrounds
Table of Contents
1. History of Lateral Skull Base2. Radiology of the Lateral Skull Base3. Operating Room Setup4. Special Considerations in Skull Base Surgery5. Introduction to Lateral Skull Base Surgery (including classification of Lateral Skull Base Approaches)6. Subtotal Petrosectomy7. The Translabyrinthine Approach8. The Trasotic Approach9. The Transcochlear Approaches10. The Middle Fossa Approaches11. Approaches to the Jugular Foramen12. Approaches to the Infratemporal Fossa13. The Retrosigmoid Retrolabyrinthine Approach14. The Extreme Lateral Approach (Far Lateral, Transcondylar)15. Combined Approaches (Including Orbitozygomatic Approaches and Endoscopic Endonasal Approaches)16. Decision Making in Skull Base Surgery17. Management of the Internal Carotid Artery in Skull Base Surgery18. Management of the Facial Nerve in Skull Base Surgery19. Hearing Rehabilitation (Including Auditory Brainstem Implants and Cochlear Implants) BibliographyIndex
