Temporal bone dissection guide

"The purpose of this manual is to help you learn the basic techniques of temporal bone surgery and to encourage practice in the steps needed to take basic surgical approaches to their fullest potential. It is our attempt to provide training surgeons a unique and very visual work that is designed to guide you in performing this challenging but intriguing surgery. A major difficulty with most surgical manuals is that the novice can feel bludgeoned with details that lack context. The text of a surgical manual needs to be translated into visual images in order to understand and apply it to a procedural technique. Also, primers can fail because they are so overwritten that the novice can feel hopelessly buried under an avalanche of information, much of which is only vaguely incidental to a firm grasp of the basics. This can confuse the issues and lead to frustration. Indeed, most surgeons learn how to operate in spite of the textbooks, rather than because of them"--Provided by publisher. Read more... Abstract: 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. Read more... 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. "Pediatric Audiology Casebook bridges the gap between content knowledge and clinical application in an accessible manner that will enable readers to put learned theory into active practice by engaging them in problem-based learning. This compendium of key cases is an excellent choice for the classroom, covering everything from basic and complex diagnostic cases, to hearing aid technology, vestibular issues, and the management of auditory development. Each case is consistently organized, beginning with the patient's clinical history and audiologic testing. The authors then pose a series of evaluative questions to the reader, followed by carefully considered, thought-provoking answers designed to foster understanding. Cases close with a discussion of the definitive diagnosis, recommended treatment options, and the final outcome"--Provided by publisher Temporal Bone Dissection Guide 4 Copyright 5 Dedication 6 Contents 8 Foreword 10 Preface 12 Acknowledgments 14 1 Introduction to Temporal Bone Dissection 16 2 Anatomy of the Temporal Bone 20 3 Mastoidectomy 34 4 Labyrinthectomy 66 5 Translabyrinthine Exposure of the Internal Auditory Canal 70 6 Middle Cranial Fossa Approach to the Internal Auditory Canal 72 7 Achieving Procedural Competence in Temporal Bone Surgical Dissection 76 Index 80 Content: Chapter 1: Introduction to Temporal Bone Dissection Chapter 2: Anatomy of the Temporal Bone Chapter 3: Mastoidectomy Chapter 4: Labyrinthectomy Chapter 5: Translabyrinthine Exposure of the Internal Auditory Canal Chapter 6: Middle Cranial Fossa Approach to the Internal Auditory Canal Chapter 7: Achieving Procedural Competence in Temporal Bone Surgical Dissection.