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Ear and Temporal Bone Surgery: Minimizing Risks and Complications
Author(s): Richard J. Wiet
- Publisher: Thieme
- Publication Date: February 16, 2006
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 288 pages
- ISBN-10: 1588901211
- ISBN-13: 9781588901217
Book Description
In light of much public scrutiny concerning the possible risks and
unfavorable outcomes of surgical procedures, this timely book addresses
important issues in error prevention and safety for otologic and skull base
surgery. Written by internationally recognized experts in the field, this text
presents standards of care as well as in-depth review of critical preoperative
considerations to develop a safe and effective procedure.
Highlights:
- Extensive discussion of common ear and temporal bone
surgical techniques with a special focus on safety - Detailed coverage of indications and
contraindications, testing procedures, alternatives, monitoring techniques and
more - An easy-to-reference chapter devoted to “Problems and
Solutions” reviewing key concepts as well as how to avoid errors and manage
complications when they occur
All clinicians in otology and neurotology and
skull base surgery will benefit from having this text on hand. This book will also be extremely useful for the resident preparing for oral board exams.
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From the Back Cover
In light of much public scrutiny concerning the possible risks and unfavorable outcomes of surgical procedures, this timely book addresses important issues in error prevention and safety for otologic and skull base surgery. Written by internationally recognized experts in the field, this text presents standards of care as well as in-depth review of critical preoperative considerations to develop a safe and effective procedure.
Highlights:
- Extensive discussion of common ear and temporal bone surgical techniques with a special focus on safety
- Detailed coverage of indications and contraindications, testing procedures, alternatives, monitoring techniques and more
- An easy-to-reference chapter devoted to Problems and Solutions reviewing key concepts as well as how to avoid errors and manage complications when they occur
All clinicians in otology and neurotology and skull base surgery will benefit from having this text on hand. This book will also be extremely useful for the resident preparing for oral board exams.
