Surgery of the Auricle: Tumors-Trauma-Defects-Abnormalities

ISBN-13: 9783131394118 / Angielski / Twarda / 2007 / 320 str.

Hilko Weerda

Opis

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 text 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.

Spis treści

1 Basic Principles
2 Tumors of the External Ear
3 Trauma and Non-inflammatory Processes
4 Classification and Surgery of Auricular Defects
5 Abnormalities
6 Diagnostics and Auxiliary Therapy
7 Epilogue
8 References
Appendix