Tympanoplasty, Mastoidectomy, and Stapes Surgery

Description

This successor to the author?s standard-setting, problem-solving manual on tympanoplasty contains step-by-step illustrations of surgical techniques that have proven of value for more than 30 years in clinical practice. The illustrations were drawn by the author himself and provide the details essential for a clear understanding of each procedure. The principles underlying the surgical techniques are explained in detail, and results are clearly presented and discussed. This new edition contains essential updates such as:

- titanium prostheses
- new meatoplasty techniques
- malleostapedotomy
- cochlear implants
- pre- and postoperative HRCT and multiplanar scans, and much more.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1-Tympanoplasty

General Considerations

- Definitions
- Aims of Tympanoplasty
- Preoperative Care
- Postoperative Care
- Anesthesia
- Facial Nerve Monitoring
- Instrumentation
- Rules and Hints

Chapter 2- Myringoplasty

General Considerations

- Definitions
- Surgical Approaches
- Selection of Surgical Approach
- Grafting Technique

Specific Surgical Techniques

- Transcanal Approach
- Endaural Approach
- Retroauricular Approach
- Antrotomy
- Complications of Myringoplasty
- Results
- Rules and Hints

Chapter 3 - Ossiculoplasty

General Considerations

- Basic Situations in Ossiculoplasty

Specific Surgical Techniques

- Factors that Improve the Results of Ossicular Reconstruction
- Results of Ossiculoplasty
- Rules and Hints

Chapter 4 - Special Applications with Tympanoplasty

- Transcanal Myringotomy with Ventilating Tube
- Temporary Round Window Electrode
- Canalplasty for Exostosis
- Canalplasty for Otitis Externa Obliterans
- Congenital Aural Atresia
- Rules and Hints

Chapter 5 - Mastoidectomy

General Considerations

- Definitions
- Cholesteatoma
- Classification of Cholesteatoma
- Surgical Treatment of Acquired Cholesteatoma

Specific Surgical Techniques for Cholesteatoma Removal

- Wound Closure and Packing
- Results of Surgery for Cholesteatoma
- Rules and Hints

Chapter 6 - Special Applications of Mastoidectomy

- Reconstruction of Open Cavity
- Cochlear Implant
- Results
- Rules and Hints

Chapter 7 - Stapes Surgery

General Considerations

- Stapedotomy versus Stapedectomy

Specific Surgical Techniques

- Results
- Rules and Hints

Chapter 8 - Special Applications of Stapes Surgery

Appendix: Instrumentation, Manufacturers, and Suppliers of Microsurgical Equipment

Index