Otology, neurotology, and lateral skull-base surgery [electronic resource] : an illustrated handbook

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Expanding developments in the field have prompted a welcome increase among interested students. Interventions that were once considered somewhat esoteric by some might now be considered part of the medical mainstream. Cochlear implantation is certainly an example of such an intervention. As a consequence of these developments, a need to convey the core fund of knowledge to a larger more diverse group of trainees has arisen. With this in mind, this book was created to provide the basic concepts of otology, neurotology, and lateral skull base surgery in a rather simple, illustrated format for the new student interested in the field. While not intended to replace the more comprehensive, authoritative works in the field, this manual is meant only to create a "jumping on" point for continued study"--Provided by publisher.

History of otology -- Basic principles -- Otologic and neurotologic diagnostics and tests -- Disease-specific diagnostics and medical management -- Surgical therapy of the temporal bone -- Management of complications -- Temporal bone dissection.

Description based on print version record.