Sinopsis

Learn surgical techniques and procedures from lateral skull base surgeons at the famous House Clinic

Written by leading skull base surgeons from the renowned House Clinic in Los Angeles, California, Lateral Skull Base Surgery: The House Clinic Atlas 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:

The accompanying DVD contains 8 surgical videos of the most common techniques presented in the book
More than 180 high-quality illustrations depict step-by-step surgical procedures
Every chapter is informed with the expertise of House Clinic skull base surgeons

This atlas offers insights and expertise from some of the most respected surgeons in the world and is an essential resource for otolaryngologists–head and neck surgeons, neurosurgeons, and fellows preparing for and performing lateral skull base surgery as well as other physicians interested in this growing specialty.
Contents

Chapter 1: Orbitozygomatic Craniotomy
Chapter 2: The Subtemporal Approach
Chapter 3: The Middle Cranial Fossa Approach to Vestibular Schwannomas
Chapter 4: The Infracochlear/Infralabyrinthine Approach to the Petrous Apex
Chapter 5: The Retrosigmoid Approach
Chapter 6: The Translabyrinthine Approach to the Skull Base
Chapter 7: The Transcochlear Approach to Cerebellopontine Angle and Clivus Lesions
Chapter 8: The Combined Petrosal Approach to the Petroclival Region
Chapter 9: The Far Lateral Approach
Chapter 10: The Fisch Infratemporal Fossa Approach: Type A
Chapter 11: The Fisch Infratemporal Fossa Approach: Types B and C
Chapter 12: The Pre-Auricular Infratemporal Approach
Chapter 13: Temporal Bone Resection
Chapter 14: Microvascular Cranial Nerve Decompression
Chapter 15: Complications of Neurotologic Surgery
Chapter 16: Auditory Brainstem Implants
Chapter 17: The Fine Points of Vestibular Schwannoma Dissection from Within the Internal Auditory Canal