Temporal Bone Dissection Guide

Without a doubt, this atlas will become an
iindispensible tool for teaching temporal bone dissection and training competent
and confident otolaryngological surgeons. -- Annals of Otology,
Rhinology, & Laryngology

Temporal Bone Dissection Guide elucidates the key
concepts of otologic surgery in a user-friendly manner that is refreshingly
accessible to beginning surgeons. Users are provided with only the most relevant
information to ensure they are not distracted from the mail goal -- to hone
their surgical skills so as to mature into safe and effective temporal bone
surgeons.

The organization of this highly visual guidebook is designed to teach users to confidently navigate the complex anatomy of the temporal bone and to visualize the surgical steps within a clinical context. Concise descriptions of procedure, anatomy, and surgical objectives are accompanied by clearly labeled image sequences.

Features:

• 141 detailed, high-quality drawings depict each surgical
  step
  
• Histologic sections and CT images illustrate the
  intricate anatomic relationships within the temporal bone
  
• A convenient lay-flat wire binding facilitates easy
  reference in the lab
  
• Invaluable advice from the experts, including tips on
  precisely how to sculpt cortical planes, the technical nuances of the
  mastoidectomy, and much more

The ideal companion in the temporal bone lab, this
step-by-step guide will provide residents in otolaryngology--head and neck
surgery and skull base surgery with a firm grasp of the basics. It is also an effective tool for specialists who need to refresh their dissection skills.