Rhinologic and Sleep Apnea Surgical Techniques

This surgical reference offers precise descriptions of modern surgical techniques in rhinology and sleep apnea surgery. A valuable resource for otolaryngologists in training and for practicing otolaryngologists as a review source to best approach the surgical pathologies encountered in practice.

As technology advances, practicing otolaryngologists and those still in training register in educational courses to refresh their surgical skills and stay abreast of progress. While information is becoming available in several journals, there is a definite need for this single volume surgical atlas-like book containing precise descriptions of the surgical techniques used in rhinology and sleep apnea surgery. Each chapter is contributed by surgeons with extensive experience, who have already published on the specific procedure described. Each chapter contains diagrammatic or illustrative descriptions of surgical techniques, and provides tips and pearls of wisdom for avoiding complications when the procedures are performed. This comprehensive work of surgical information serves as a valuable resource for otolaryngologists in training to augment their surgical education and for practicing otolaryngologists as a review source to best approach the surgical pathologies they encounter in their practice of rhinology and treatment of sleep apnea.

Edited by leading experts and written by surgeons with extensive experience Lavishly illustrated with photos, diagrams and artwork illustrations Reader-friendly step-by-step structure with 'Tips and Pearls' on how to avoid complications Valuable resource for otolaryngologists in training as well as for practicing and experienced otolaryngologists Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext
T. Metin Önerci is full Professor of Otorhinolaryngology at the Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey. He serves as General Secretary of the International Rhinologic Society and is the immediate Past President of the Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Society in Turkey. He recently also served as President of the International Society of Otorhinolaryngologic Allergy and Immunology, as President of the European Rhinology Society and as President of the ISIAN (International Symposium on Infection and Allergy of the Nose).

Zusammenfassung

From the reviews:

"The primary intention of this book is to provide surgeons with an update in these two areas, regarding new instrumentation and surgical techniques. ... The book appears to be written for general otolaryngologists ... . It may also be useful for residents in training as an atlas ... . The authors represent a wide spectrum of experts from multiple international institutions." (Rakesh K Chandra, Doody's Review Service, August, 2007)

"The book is devoted to rhinology (Chaps. 1-25) and to sleep apnea (Chaps. 26-48) ... . Very numerous and excellent drawings and pictures have been selected to make difficult anatomy or surgical techniques accessible to the reader showing that the book has been carefully planned to address residents and trainees, as well as specialists. ... it is a comprehensive update of current surgical techniques written by experts in their field, and therefore it is a must in a specialist's library." (Manuel Bernal-Sprekelsen, European Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, Vol. 265, 2008)

Inhalt
Sinus.- Radiologic Anatomy of the Paranasal Sinuses.- Surgical Anatomy of the Paranasal Sinuses.- Frontal Sinus Instrumentation.- Injection and Anesthetic Techniques.- Septal and Turbinate Surgery.- Endoscopic Middle Meatal Antrostomy and Ethmoidectomy.- Surgical Approaches to the Sphenoid Sinus.- Endonasal Micro-endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery.- Endoscopic Modified Lothrop Procedure.- Surgery for Hyperplastic Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyposis.- Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis Surgical Management.- Endoscopic Medial Maxillectomy.- Endoscopic Management of Benign Sinonasal Tumors.- Repair of Anterior Skull Base Defects and CSF Leaks.- The Management of Frontal Sinus Fractures.- Paranasal Sinus Mucoceles.- Endonasal Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy.- Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Hypophysectomy.- Image-Guided Sinus Surgery.- Revision Sinus Surgery.- Pediatric Sinus Surgery.- External Approaches of the Paranasal Sinuses.- Combined Open and Endoscopic Techniques: Above-and-Below Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.- Endoscopic Transseptal Frontal Sinusotomy.- Functional Endoscopic Dilatation of the Sinuses: Patient Selection and Surgical Technique.- Sleep area.- ENT Evaluation of the Sleep Disordered Breathing Patient.- Palatal and Pharyngeal Anatomy in Snorers and Apnea Patients.- Risks of General Anesthesia in People With Obstructive Sleep Apnea.- Surgery Algorithms for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.- Nasal Obstruction and Its Medical and Surgical Management in Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders.- Radiofrequency of the Palate.- Uvulopalatal Flap.- Palatal Implants for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.- Injection Snoreplasty.- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty.- Z-palatoplasty.- Transpalatal Advancement Pharyngoplasty.- Tongue-Base Suspension.- Hyoid Suspension.- Genioplasty (GenoidAdvancement) for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome.- Maxillomandibular Advancement in Sleep Apnea Surgery.- Maxillomandibular Widening in Sleep Apnea Surgery.- Surgical Treatment of Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea.- Complications of Palatal Approaches.- Reasons for Failure in Surgery of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome.- Sedated Endoscopy and Management of Palatal Surgery Failure.- Permanent Tracheostomy as Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.- Current and Future Trends in the Surgical Management of Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders.