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Removing a cancer is often only half the battle for the head & neck cancer surgeon. Removing the cancer might require removing large portions of a patients jaw, tounge or other vital structure. The aim of this text is to offer the readership a guide to the options available for head and neck reconstruction and the technique for achieving the optimal functional and aesthetic results. This book will cover the reconstruction of major soft tissue, bony, and muscular defects of the head, neck, and skull base. The unique aspect of this text lies in its defect- oriented approach. This approach allows the surgeon to match the patients defect with one reviewed in the text to understand the options and techniques for an optimal reconstruction.
Essentials of Spinal Cord Injury
Essentials of Spinal Cord Injury is written for the spinal cord injury (SCI) team and reflects the multidisciplinary nature of treating patients with SCI. It integrates emerging medical and surgical approaches to SCI with neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuroimaging, neuroplasticity, and cellular transplantation. This comprehensive yet concise reference will enable neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, and allied health professionals caring for SCI patients to translate research results into patient care. It is also an excellent resource for those preparing for the board exam in SCI medicine.Key Features: Material is cross-referenced to highlight relationships between the different areas of SCIChapters are concise, focused, and include key points, pearls, and pitfallsAn Overview of the Literature table is provided in most chapters, giving readers a meaningful distillation of each publication referenced Each editor is a world-renowned expert in one of these core disciplines involved in the management of SCI patients: neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, spinal cord science, and rehabilitative medicineThis is a must-have guide that all neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, and allied health professionals involved in the care of spinal cord injury patients should have on their bookshelf.
Controversies in Neuro-Oncology
Because of tremendous advancements in research, neurosurgical oncology has become increasingly complex, and it is imperative that physicians have scientific evidence to guide and defend their decision making as they strive to provide the best patient care. Controversies in Neuro-Oncology: Best Evidence Medicine for Brain Tumor Surgery , written by world-renowned experts, is a comprehensive guide that compiles, synthesizes, and summarizes the most relevant scientific literature available in neurosurgical oncology. It provides objective recommendations based on the data found in the literature, giving physicians the information they need to make fully informed treatment decisions.Key Features: An opening chapter, Introduction to Best Evidence Medicine, illustrates how the authors rate the viability of the data presentedAuthors discuss in detail commonly disputed topics specific to tumor type, such as the roles of surgery and gross total resection as well as radiosurgery optionsExpert recommendation boxes highlight takeaways for the readerSummary tables distill abundant scientific evidence and emphasize the main conclusions of published studiesThis book will be the go-to guide for all neurosurgeons, oncologists, and neurologists involved in the multidisciplinary care of patients with brain tumors.
Emergency Imaging
A comprehensive introduction to the clinical radiology of trauma and acute diseases, Emergency Imaging: A Practical Guide helps readers acquire the image interpretation skills necessary to care for patients with emergent conditions. This book is organized by anatomic region, and each of the eight sections has an introduction that includes an analytical approach and checklist, important anatomy, imaging techniques, and key differential diagnoses. Key Features: More than 1700 high-quality images Concise discussions of 232 important traumatic and emergent conditions A format optimized for self-study and review, with illustrations and explanatory text on facing pages Tailored to the needs of radiology and emergency medicine residents, senior medical students, and all clinicians who care for emergency patients, this book is an indispensable practical reference. Medlantis gives you direct access to Thieme eRadiology, a treasure trove of reference material on diagnostic and interventional radiology. For a free trial, go to: http://thieme.medlantis.org/trial.
Tumors of the Nose, Sinuses and Nasopharynx
Covering tumors of the nose, sinuses, and nasopharynx for the first time in a single volume, this book is essential for all specialists. It incorporates the newest techniques for evaluation and treatment, including endoscopic approaches to the skull base, and offers a wealth of evidence-based data and analysis. For all members of the multidisciplinary health care teams who manage these complex cases, this book makes a major contribution to the field.Special Features: Written by three international authorities who have published and lectured widely and conducted landmark studies in this areaCovers the full range of benign and malignant nose and sinus tumors, as well as the specific nasopharyngeal tumors that are more common to certain geographic regions (Far East) and ethnic groups (Chinese origin) Content is based on one of the largest single institutional studies ever undertaken, plus an extensive review of the international literature Encompasses every aspect of the field, from etiology, clinical features, histology, imaging studies, and diagnosis to natural history, treatment options, outcomes, and management of residual or recurrent disease Includes up-to-date contributions from experts on chemoradiation and head and neck imaging With the goal of centralizing data and long-term follow-up, this comprehensive guide is invaluable for all otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, oncologists, neurosurgeons, and maxillofacial and plastic surgeons who treat patients with challenging sinonasal, skull base, and nasopharyngeal neoplasms.
Chest Imaging Case Atlas
Written by renowned experts in chest imaging, <em>Chest Imaging Case Atlas, Second Edition</em> enables radiology residents, fellows, and practitioners to hone their diagnostic skills by teaching them how to interpret a large number of radiologic cases. This atlas contains over 200 cases on conditions ranging from Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma to Wegener Granulomatosis. Each case is supported by a discussion of the disease, its underlying pathology, typical and unusual imaging findings, management, and prognosis, providing a comprehensive overview of each disorder.Special Features of the Second Edition:<li>Over 1500 high-quality images demonstrating normal and pathologic findings and their variations</li><li>More multiplanar, CT angiographic (CTA), MRI, and 3D imaging is incorporated into the text, helping readers stay current with this rapidly changing technology</li><li>40 new cases and updated images in cases from the previous edition</li><li>A new post-thoracotomy chest section addresses normal post-operative findings and complications associated with common thoracic interventional procedures</li><li>The neoplastic diseases section includes the new TNM staging system for lung cancer</li><li>The adult cardiovascular disease section now contains a discussion on univentricular and biventricular or end-stage heart failure including various ventricular assist devices and the Total Artificial Heart, their imaging features, and complications associated with their use</li><li>The diffuse lung disease section has been expanded to include an approach to HRCT interpretation</li><li>Case discussions are based on up-to-date reviews of current literature as well as classic landmark articles</li><li>Pearls are provided to describe the features that may strongly support a specific diagnosis, enabling readers to sharpen their clinical diagnostic skills</li><br></br>This book is an invaluable illustrated reference that all physicians in radiology and chest imaging in particular, including pulmonary medicine physicians and thoracic surgeons, should have on their bookshelf.
Lateral Skull Base Surgery
Written by leading skull base surgeons from the renowned House Clinic in Los Angeles, California, <em>Lateral Skull Base Surgery: The House Clinic Atlas</em> is a much-needed reference that contains detailed descriptions of the techniques used in lateral skull base surgery. This atlas covers topics ranging from auditory brainstem implants to vestibular schwannoma, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of surgical procedures and techniques used to treat a variety of skull base diseases.Special Features:<li>The accompanying DVD contains 8 surgical videos of the most common techniques presented in the book</li><li>More than 180 high-quality illustrations depict step-by-step surgical procedures</li><li>Every chapter is informed with the expertise of House Clinic skull base surgeons</li><br></br>This atlas offers insights and expertise from some of the most respected surgeons in the world and is an essential resource for otolaryngologistshead and neck surgeons, neurosurgeons, and fellows preparing for and performing lateral skull base surgery as well as other physicians interested in this growing specialty.
Complications in Facial Plastic Surgery
Written and edited by experts in the field, Complications in Facial Plastic Surgery is a valuable resource for facial plastic surgeons, plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons, and otolaryngologists to consult in their daily practice. This comprehensive text will also serve to ease the transition for individuals as they complete their training and begin performing surgical procedures without supervision. This is the type of text that surgeons may read cover to cover and to which they will continually refer for guidance before, during, and after performing surgery. Topics covered include rhinoplasty, facelifts, blepharoplasty, browlifting, facial resurfacing, injectables, facial trauma, and more! Key Features: A chapter on anesthesia complications helps the reader comprehend, appreciate, and anticipate the risks involved, thus minimizing poor surgical results A focus on prevention as the best method of avoiding surgical complications, ensuring the best possible outcomes Original artwork and more than 100 detailed color photographs help readers understand and apply the text Pearls at the end of each chapter contain key insights on each topic Complications in Facial Plastic Surgery is a key resource for facial plastic surgeons, plastic surgeons, otolaryngologists, residents, and fellows to use to avoid surgical pitfalls, increase patient safety, facilitate successful outcomes, and improve doctor/patient relationships.
Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery
Offering the unique dual perspective of neurosurgeons and otolaryngologists, <em>Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery: Endocrine, Neuro-Ophthalmologic and Surgical Management</em> describes both cutting-edge endoscopic techniques and tried-and-true decision-making methodologies that lead to the most successful outcomes. From choosing the right surgical or non-surgical approach for individual patients, to managing complex endocrine and neuro-ophthalmologic issues, this is the first major reference in the field in nearly a decade, making it the go-to guide for all interdisciplinary specialists who treat pituitary tumors.<strong>Special Features:</strong><li>Step-by-step descriptions of the newest endoscopic pituitary and skull base procedures, ensuring that specialists have full mastery of techniques for different tumor types in this surgically challenging area</li><li>The clinical wisdom and perspectives of the masters of pituitary surgery, who share insights on patient selection, endoscopic versus open procedures, medical management, and much more</li><li>Operative pearls from both neurosurgeons and otolaryngologists</li><li>Compelling discussions of the pros and cons of various procedures (e.g., the utility of intraoperative MRI in pituitary surgery cases)</li><li>Inclusion of detail-revealing 3D endoscopic images (complete with 3D glasses)</li><li>Rationale for a collaborative neurosurgery–otolaryngology team approach to developing and implementing the most innovative endoscopic and skull base techniques</li>Enhanced by hundreds of images, decision-making algorithms, and clinical pearls from experts on each tumor type, <em>Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery</em> is a comprehensive guide representing the current palette of available treatment options. It is indispensable for residents in training as well as for practicing neurosurgeons and otolaryngologists who are making the transition to the newest minimally invasive endoscopic procedures in the treatment of pituitary lesions.
Sellar and Parasellar Tumors
Focusing on the variety of pathological processes that arise in the sellar and parasellar regions of the central skull base, <em>Sellar and Parasellar Tumors: Diagnosis, Treatments, and Outcomes</em> is a state-of-the-art reference written by renowned leaders in the field. It takes a disease-oriented approach to complex pathologies. The work includes contributions by multispecialty teams and details technical advances and management options for all clinicians treating patients with parasellar and sellar pathology.<br></br><strong>Special Features:</strong><li>Represents the multidisciplinary management of these cases, with contributions from neurological surgeons, otolaryngologists, radiation oncologists, diagnostic radiologists, endocrinologists, and ophthalmologists</li><li>Covers the many diverse tumor types found in the sellar and parasellar region,-including pituitary tumors, meningiomas, chordomas, and chondrosarcomas, with clinical management strategies for each</li><li>Provides detailed, illustrated descriptions of optimal surgical approaches tailored to the patient and pathology, including transsphenoidal surgery, precise craniotomies using skull base techniques, minimally invasive eyebrow exposures, endoscopic anterior skull base techniques, and stereotactic radiosurgery</li><li>Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of different surgical approaches, tips for complication avoidance, patient evaluation methods, surgical indications and outcomes, and more </li><li>Includes comprehensive neuroanatomic dissections that provide visualization of the entire sellar and parasellar region</li><li>Offers radiologic, medical, and ophthalmologic management techniques for patients with sellar and parasellar tumors</li><br></br>Complete with full-color illustrations, high-quality radiographs, and instructive tables, <em>Sellar and Parasellar Tumors</em> is the authoritative reference for neurosurgeons, otolaryngologists, endocrinologists, neuro-ophthalmologists, radiation oncologists, and any other clinician who diagnoses, treats, and manages patients with these complex disorders.