Taking a practical, ''in the trenches approach'' to diagnosing and
treating nasal and sinus disorders, this book offers the expertise of
world-renowned otolaryngologists-head and neck surgeons. From physiology and
immunology of the sinuses to anatomic considerations and new radiologic
techniques, the book covers all the topics the specialist must master in
everyday practice. It includes more than 450 clear illustrations for easy
visualization of complex sinus anatomy. In-depth discussions of minimally
invasive, laser, stereotactic, and combined endoscopic and microscopic
techniques make this text a complete, ''how-to'' guide to endoscopic sinus
surgery. You will also find guidelines for acquiring the technical skills for
handling endoscopes and other instrumentation in the nose.
Carefully organized to provide you easy access to the information you need, this resource is
essential for accurate diagnosis, presurgical planning, choice of surgical
procedure, and best outcomes. Especially useful for beginners, it is the
reference all practitioners will reach for before undertaking a
procedure.