The first publication devoted entirely to management of this potentially devastating syndrome, Empty Nose Syndrome: Evidence Based Proposals for Inferior Turbinate Management takes a comprehensive, state-of-the-art look at ENS, serving as a valuable addition to the literature for physicians, surgeons, and trainees. ENS is a secondary atrophic rhinitis which is most often the result of excessive surgical removal of functioning turbinate tissue. In this timely reference, Drs. Eugene Barton Kern and Oren Friedman solidify the awareness of ENS, inform readers of the current state of knowledge on ENS, and provide detailed coverage of how to prevent or minimize it. Provides comprehensive coverage of the entire problem of ENS, based on scientific research and including an extensive bibliography for further reading. Addresses proper turbinate management during nasal surgery in detail, noting that ENS can be prevented in most instances. Contains chapters on symptoms of ENS, key definitions, diagnosis, treatment options for ENS, and more, along with extensive coverage of every aspect of turbinate management Consolidates today's available information on this timely topic into a single, convenient resource.
This brand-new edition, in a completely updated 2-volume set, places the full-range of operative otolaryngologic procedures at your disposal—from discussions on why a procedure should be performed to the latest surgical techniques to post-operative management and outcomes. Dr. Eugene Myers along with his esteemed, expert contributors bring you the absolute latest in the field, with thirty new chapters and expanded coverage on face lift, blepharoplasty, the ethmoid sinus, frontal sinus, and orbital surgery, to help you face even your toughest challenges. What’s more, a new full-color design, including more than 1,300 new full-color drawings and photographs and 90 minutes of surgical video clips, available online provide you with superb visual guidance. And, as an Expert Consult title, this thoroughly updated 2nd edition comes with access to the complete contents online, fully searchable—enabling you to consult it rapidly from any computer with an Internet connection. Aids in the evaluation and management of a complete spectrum of head and neck problems. Offers pearls and pitfalls at the end of each chapter to help you avoid complications. Uses a logical consistent layout from chapter to chapter, to include patient selection, pre-operative planning, surgical technique, and post-operative management. Provides online access to fully searchable text and step-by-step surgical video clips, enabling you to consult it rapidly from any computer with an Internet connection and provide you with superb visual guidance. Presents several new associate editors, giving you fresh perspectives in a growing field. Offers the expertise of otolaryngologists, plastic surgeons, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, neurological surgeons, and ophthalmologists, who provide unsurpassed multidisciplinary coverage on everything from pre-operative diagnosis and evaluation...through step-by-step descriptions of surgical techniques...to post-operative management. Features 30 new chapters, including Office-Based Evaluation and Treatment, many new chapters on endoscopic approaches and management of complications, and eight new chapters on laryngology, as well as expanded coverage of face lift, blepharoplasty, the ethmoid sinus, frontal sinus, and orbital surgery to keep you ahead of the curve. Covers the newest techniques, such as transnasal endoscopic sinus surgery, endonasal endoscopic management of tumors at the base of the skull using the two-team approach, the use of Botox injections for various conditions of the larynx, and endoscopic surgery of the thyroid and parathyroid glands to help you enhance your clinical skills. Includes completely reorganized chapters that feature “complications headings and bulleted lists of pearls and pitfalls for ease of reference and to help you avoid mistakes. Uses a new full-color design with 1,300 new full-color illustrations for easy reference.
Now in its 4th edition, Kirklin/Barratt-Boyes Cardiac Surgery remains your indispensable source for definitive, state-of-the-art answers on every aspect of adult and pediatric cardiac surgery. This dynamic medical reference thoroughly and systematically covers the full range of new and classic surgical procedures—including the latest alternate and minimally invasive surgical techniques—and presents the up-to-date clinical evidence you need to make effective management decisions. Be certain with expert, dependable, accurate answers for every stage of your career from the most comprehensive, definitive text in the field! Get comprehensive coverage of all areas of cardiac surgery, including ischemic, valvular, and congenital heart disease; cardiac tumors; constrictive pericarditis; thoracic aortic surgery; cardiac transplantation; coronary artery disease; aortic valve disease; cardiac rhythm disturbances; heart failure and transplantation; disease of the thoracic aorta; tetralogy of Fallot; anesthesia; and postoperative care. Stay current with the latest advancements and practices. Comprehensive updates throughout include new information on endovascular management of thoracic aorta disease; new data on clinical outcomes; the most recent minimally invasive procedures; non-invasive CT angiography; new alternative surgical approaches to mitral valve surgery; and many other hot topics! Make the most well-informed decisions and achieve optimal outcomes by exploring each condition's natural history; diagnostic criteria; indications for surgery; operative techniques; and follow-up care. Reference information quickly thanks to a new, streamlined format.
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