Manual of Otologic Surgery

Temporal bone dissection training is paramount to the surgical education of any otolaryngologist and a special rite of passage for those who wish to focus their practice in otology. The complexity of temporal bone anatomy, which is exposed in a step-wise fashion during dissection, holds a special fascination for surgeons at all levels, while mastery of the microsurgical anatomy remains the most basic attribute defining surgical competence and skills. In spite of the recent progress in surgical simulation either through virtual realty or with artifical physical constructs, which will play an important role in education, the cadaver bone remains the gold standard and provides an indispensable platform for otological training. The Manual of Otologic Surgery takes the reader step-by-step through routine temporal bone surgeries while maximizing the use of the cadaver tissue. In an effort to improve visual realism, the book provides high-resolution photographs and anatomically accurate illustrations to allow the reader to better appreciate the three-dimensional relationship of the internal constructs of the temporal bone. Special emphasis is placed on describing the most current techniques for cochlear implantations and active middle ear implants, the two areas that have had the most significant impact on the field of otology in recent years. The book is rounded off by additional links to edited videos of dissection and surgical cases and will therefore serve as a valuable reference guide to residents and consultants as well as experienced specialists in otolaryngology.