Download or read book Otosclerosis and Stapedectomy written by Christopher De Souza and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Co-authored by leading specialists, this comprehensive and current book provides a detailed and practical discussion of otosclerosis patient diagnosis, treatment, and management. The book presents a step-by-step account of stapedectomy surgery, and also covers: the pros and cons of all lasers including the latest erbium lasers and their current applications; the analysis of recent otosclerosis studies using CT scanning and audiometry as parameters; stapedectomy versus stapedotomy; frequent complications encountered in otosclerosis surgery; and much more!Key features:- Walks beginners through the fundamental steps necessary to fully understand otosclerosis and stapedectomy- Solutions to difficult problems encountered daily by experienced otologists- Special chapters on revision and laser stapedectomy surgeries- Practical quiz that helps reinforce all the salient features of the bookAppealing to the novice as well as the experienced professional, this book is a key resource for any practitioner in the field - general ENT specialists, ENT surgeons, as well as medical students and otology fellows. Use this book to keep up-to-date on this important topic.