| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 314 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Anatomy of the external ear / H. Weerda -- Anthropometry of the auricle / R. Siegert -- Aesthetic principles of auricular reconstruction / H. Weerda -- Basic principles of plastic surgery / H. Weerda -- Tumors of the external ear / H. Weerda [and others] -- Trauma and non-inflammatory processes / H. Weerda -- Classification and surgery of auricular defects / H. Weerda -- Epidemiology / H. Weerda -- Embryology and classification of auricular malformations / H. Weerda / -- Classification and surgery of auricular overgrowth / H. Weerda -- Classification and surgery of auricular dysplasias / H. Weerda -- Auricular reconstruction for grade II microtia with dystopia of the auricular remnant and presence of the auditory canal / P. Katzbach and S. Klaiber -- Skin expansion in preparation for auricular construction or reconstruction / R. Siegert -- Radiological examination of malformations of the petrous temporal bone / S. Gottschalk and D. Petersen -- Treatment of the malformed middle ear-techniques and results / R. Jahrsdoerfer and J.H.N. Kim -- Surgery of the middle ear for grade III microtia in the presence of congenital aural atresia / R. Siegert -- Provision of hearing aids for congenital aural atresia / H. Sommer and R. Schoenweiler -- Anchorage of bone-anchored hearing aids and epitheses / S. Klaiber and H. Weerda -- The development of auricular prostheses / H. Weerda and I. Greiner -- Provision of prostheses for defects of the auricle / I. Greiner and H. Weerda -- Maxillofacial management of hemifacial microsomia / A. Hasse -- Methods of epilation / M.B. Wimmershoff and M. Landthaler -- Tissue engineering of human cartilage / A. Haisch -- Psychosocial aspects of severe microtia / R. Siegert |
| Summary |
Winner of the First Prize in ENT at the 2008 BMA (British Medical Association) Medical Book Competition This book is a comprehensive guide to the delicate and complex reconstructive procedures for the external ear. Featuring concise descriptions, step-by-step instructions, and numerous beforeand after photos, this book provides surgeons with the essential knowledge that successful surgery in this difficult field demands. The book opens with an overview of the anatomy and anthropometry of the external ear, aesthetic principles of auricular reconstruction, and the basic principles of plastic surgery. Separate sections of the book provide in-depth discussion of the techniques for managing tumors, trauma and non-inflammatory processes, auricular defects, and abnormalities. Features: -More than 1,300 illustrations and photographs that aid comprehension of auricular problems and surgical steps -Detailed discussion of classification of auricular defects and abnormalities -Coverage of the radiologic examination of malformations of the petrous temporal bone An incomparable reference for all surgeons specializing in treating defects and disorders of the external ear, this volume succeeds beautifully in capturing the myriad creative, scientific, and technical facets of auricular reconstruction |
| Notes |
"This book is an authorized and revised translation of the German edition published and copyrighted 2004 ... Title of the German edition: Chirurgie der Ohrmuschel"--Title page verso |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 284-300) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Otoplasty.
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Ear, External -- surgery
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Otologic Surgical Procedures -- methods
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Plastic Surgery Procedures -- methods
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Hearing & Speech.
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MEDICAL -- Audiology & Speech Pathology.
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Otoplasty
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Brunner, F. X
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| ISBN |
9783131619716 |
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3131619716 |
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1282785575 |
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9781282785571 |
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9783132578470 |
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3132578479 |
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