In this spiral-bound guide to laryngeal anatomy and surgery, Daily (U. of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health) and Verma (U. of California-Irvine School of Medicine) encourage students to perform ex vivo anatomic dissections to learn anatomy and practice procedures. Introductory chapters cover dissection sites, equipment, open and endoscopic procedures, and the anatomy of the larynx. International head and neck surgeons discuss in- and outpatient procedures including cordotomy, thyroplasty, arytenoid abduction, and minithyrotomy. Chapters include a general description of and step-by-step instructions for each procedure, indications/contraindications, pitfalls, pearls of wisdom, suggested reading, and color illustrations. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Laryngeal Dissection and Surgery Guide provides surgeons with detailed, step-by-step instructions for performing laryngeal dissections in a lab or clinical setting, helping them put knowledge into practice. The dissection chapter grounds the young surgeon in the anatomy of the larynx and provides a detailed look at the complex relationships of the various structures in and around the larynx. The descriptions of over 20 common surgical procedures give surgeons a complete picture of each surgical step.
Key Features:
- Guidance on performing endoscopic and open procedures including phonosurgery, arytenoidectomy, laryngectomy, and thyroplasty
- High quality, detailed photos and illustrations accompany the text, clarifying each surgical step
- Key points, pearls, and pitfalls presented in each chapter for easy reference
- Written by more than 25 renowned experts from all over the world
Laryngeal Dissection and Surgery Guide is the manual otolaryngology residents, laryngology fellows, and practitioners should have by their side as they work to perfect their surgical skills in the dissection lab and in the operating room. Experienced surgeons will also find it a useful review.
