Otosclerosis and stapedectomy: diagnosis, management, and complications
Christopher De Souza, Michael E. Glasscock IIICo-authored by leading specialists, this comprehensive and current book
provides a detailed and practical discussion of otosclerosis patient diagnosis,
treatment, and management.
The book presents a step-by-step account of
stapedectomy surgery, and also covers: the pros and cons of all lasers including
the latest erbium lasers and their current applications; the analysis of recent
otosclerosis studies using CT scanning and audiometry as parameters;
stapedectomy versus stapedotomy; frequent complications encountered in
otosclerosis surgery; and much more!
Key features:
- Walks beginners through the
fundamental steps necessary to fully understand otosclerosis and stapedectomy -
Solutions to difficult problems encountered daily by experienced otologists -
Special chapters on revision and laser stapedectomy surgeries - Practical quiz
that helps reinforce all the salient features of the book
Appealing to the
novice as well as the experienced professional, this book is a key resource for
any practitioner in the field - general ENT specialists, ENT surgeons, as well
as medical students and otology fellows. Use this book to keep up-to-date on
this important topic.