Cholesteatoma

Master the challenges of cholesteatoma management with this definitive reference

Master the challenges of cholesteatoma management with this definitive reference

In this succinctly-organized text, leading specialists have created a comprehensive guide to cholesteatoma and chronic
ear disease. Based on the bestselling AAO-HNS course, Cholesteatoma provides in-depth advice for the medical and
surgical management of this middle ear entity.

Cholesteatoma begins with an introduction of the disease and its general considerations, including preoperative
assessment, the role of imaging, and the wet ear. Comprehensive chapters then present the three components of middle
ear surgery which are the middle ear, the mastoid, and the meatus and the resultant cavity. The expert authors provide
perspective on the controversies in cholesteatoma management like canal wall reconstruction, facial nerve monitoring,
the use of endoscopes in chronic ear surgery, and postoperative care.

Features:
뷒ccompanying 60-minute DVD contains 20 surgical videos performed and narrated by the authors
뷢ore than 340 vibrant full-color illustrations demonstrate the different disease progressions not shown in any other
text
뷞nsightful chapters cover recidivism and complications of both the disease and surgery, while O.R. cases illustrate
surgical approaches

Otolaryngology-head and neck surgeons, residents and fellows will refer to this concise reference on a daily basis for
the most up-to-date information on cholesteatomas and other middle ear lesions.