| Description |
1 online resource (vi, 70 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Foreword; Preface; Introduction; Lateral (transmastoid) approachLateral (transmastoid) approach; Phase 1: Removal of the mastoid cortex; Phase 2: Opening of the superficial mastoid cell system; Phase 3: Opening of the deep mastoid cell system and antrotomy; Phase 4: Skeletonisation of the sigmoid sinus, opening of the retrofacial and medial tip cells, and exposure of the jugular bulb; Phase 5: Posterior and anterior epitympanectomy; Phase 6: Posterior tympanotomy (facial recess); Phase 7: Lowering of the posterior wall of the external auditory canal |
| Summary |
The temporal bone is an anatomical jewel box of extraordinary complexity. Both the minuscule scale of its vital structures and their convoluted three-dimensional relationships make microsurgery of this region one of the most technically demanding of all operative endeavours. Unravelling the mysteries of temporal bone anatomy is the foremost challenge faced by every otologist. The goal of achieving perfect knowledge and facility will never be achieved. No matter how experienced a surgeon becomes, ongoing study of the finer points of temporal bone anatomy (observed both in the operating room and |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Temporal bone -- Surgery.
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Otologic Surgical Procedures -- methods
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Hearing & Speech.
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MEDICAL -- Audiology & Speech Pathology.
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Temporal bone -- Surgery
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9789062997923 |
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9062997929 |
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1280739134 |
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9781280739132 |
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9786610739134 |
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6610739137 |
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