Sinuses Donald, Paul J.; Gluckman, Jack L. and Rice, Dale H.

This volume is the most comprehensive reference on the diagnosis, surgical correction, pharmacological treatment, and long-term management of virtually every major disorder of the paranasal sinuses. Its encyclopedic coverage encompasses all inflammatory diseases, fractures, neoplasms, and related conditions of the nose, paranasal sinuses, and orbit. The book provides complete information on food and inhalant allergy testing, diagnostic imaging, bacteriologic tests, and other diagnostic strategies. Noted surgeons demonstrate the latest refinements in conventional and endoscopic surgery, including procedures for sinusitis; skull base surgery for sinus neoplasms; restoration of palatal, nasal, and orbital defects; orbital decompression; transseptal-transsphenoidal hypophysectomy; fracture repair; and nasal septal surgery. Also included are thorough reviews of nonsurgical interventions such as antibiotic regimens for sinusitis, intranasal corticosteroids, cromolyn sodium, antihistamines and decongestants, and immunotherapy (hyposensitization) regimens. Complementing the text are 900 radiographs, CT scans, MR images, and full-color intraoperative photographs, plus handy diagnostic and treatment algorithms.