State-of-the-art approaches and insightful discussions on
challenging topics in skull base surgery Advances in endoscopic,
microsurgical, radiosurgical, and pharmacotherapeutic strategies
have revolutionized the treatment of skull base pathologies.
Controversies in Skull Base Surgery, edited by Andrew Little and
Michael Mooney and authored by esteemed multidisciplinary
contributors, focuses on management strategies and treatment
options for a wide range of tumors affecting the skull base, while
addressing the most urgent and challenging questions facing skull
base surgeons today. Throughout nine sections and 46 chapters,
experts describe the treatment of neoplasms such as vestibular
schwannoma, meningioma, pituitary adenoma, craniopharyngioma,
chordoma, cranial nerve schwannoma, sinonasal malignancies, and
others. In many chapters, authors provide instructional case
studies and suggestions for future studies to help clarify areas of
controversy. This textbook is unique in that it tackles problems
typically minimized or ignored by other texts that impact a
patient's quality of life and recovery. Key Highlights
Reader-friendly tables feature concise summaries, author pearls,
and levels of available evidence Pearls and insights on hotly
debated issues such as the role of radiosurgery, surgery vs.
medical management, radical resection vs. subtotal resection, and
proton-beam vs. photon therapy for various pathologic conditions
Controversies not frequently discussed in depth, including the use
of lumbar drains, postoperative antibiotics, and cerebral
revascularization in skull base surgery; multidisciplinary
collaboration in endoscopic endonasal surgery; skull base
reconstruction techniques; and the future of robotics in skull base
surgery This stellar resource will benefit all residents and
advanced practice providers who evaluate and treat patients with
skull base pathologies, including neurosurgeons, otolaryngologists,
and radiation and medical oncologists. This book includes
complimentary access to a digital copy on
https://medone.thieme.com.
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