Ear and Temporal Bone Surgery: Minimizing Risks and Complications

ISBN 10: 1588901211 / ISBN 13: 9781588901217

Published by Thieme, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ear and Temporal Bone Surgery: Minimizing Risks and Complications
• Publisher: Thieme
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1588901211
• ISBN 13: 9781588901217
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

In light of much public scrutiny concerning the possible risks and
unfavorable outcomes of surgical procedures, this timely book addresses
important issues in error prevention and safety for otologic and skull base
surgery. Written by internationally recognized experts in the field, this text
presents standards of care as well as in-depth review of critical preoperative
considerations to develop a safe and effective procedure.

Highlights:

• Extensive discussion of common ear and temporal bone
  surgical techniques with a special focus on safety
  
  
• Detailed coverage of indications and
  contraindications, testing procedures, alternatives, monitoring techniques and
  more
  
  
• An easy-to-reference chapter devoted to "Problems and
  Solutions" reviewing key concepts as well as how to avoid errors and manage
  complications when they occur

All clinicians in otology and neurotology and
skull base surgery will benefit from having this text on hand. This book will also be extremely useful for the resident preparing for oral board exams.

About the Author

Professor, Clinical Otolaryngology and Neurological Surgery, and Director, Neurotology Fellowship Program, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL, USA