Endoscopic Surgery of the Paranasal Sinuses and Anterior Skull Base

This second edition updates the basics of intranasal sinus surgery and adds new insight into the anatomy of the sinuses. It covers endoscopic anatomy, pre- and postoperative diagnosis, instruments, anaesthesia and patient positioning, then moves through standard and advanced methods in the nasal cavity, in the maxillary antrum, in the ethmoid, frontal and sphenoid sinuses, and at the anterior base of the skull.

New chapters deal with managing complications of rhinosinusitis, trauma, malformation and neoplasms, and a new section covers transcranial exposure of the anterior skull and paranasal cavities. The text compares endoscopic and microscopic approaches, discusses why surgery fails, and sets out the principles of revision surgery. Schematic drawings and images highlight anatomical landmarks to help the surgeon find their way.

The book is a reference for ENT surgeons and otolaryngologists who want to widen their range of techniques. Edition note: second edition, published by Thieme in 2008, 416 pages, ISBN-13: 9783137494027.