Handbook of Skull Base Surgery

2015 | Medical & Veterinary

It is a compact handbook yet quite a comprehensive one with a wealth of information in textual and visual forms. It is an essential addition to the library of anyone working in the field of skull base surgery. -- BIZINDIA This is a tremendous guide to skull base surgery that is well written and authoritative. While the field of skull base surgery can seem unapproachable at first, the authors succeed in demystifying the vast body of knowledge and provide a useful reference for trainees and practitioners. This book is undeniably a significant contribution to the field and is highly recommended. -- Doody's Review (starred review) Handbook of Skull Base Surgery is a state-of-the-art surgical guide that provides clinicians and surgeons with step-by-step instructions on how to perform microscopic and endoscopic procedures. Encompassing the entire skull base, this handbook is designed for busy residents and clinicians seeking to hone their surgical skills. It presents a multidisciplinary approach to the pathologies, diagnosis, and management of skull base lesions.

Key Features: * Bulleted format with step-by-step descriptions of procedures accompanied by high-quality illustrations of key points* Succinct summaries of content enable readers to quickly obtain the information they need* Includes coverage of relevant basic sciences, advanced imaging, and adjunctive treatments such as radiosurgery and chemotherapy Comprehensive yet conveniently compact, this book is a must-have reference for residents, clinicians, nurses and researchers caring for patients with skull base pathologies.

John Lee (Author)

Michael Cusimano (Author)