Endoscopy is firmly established as a major technology for investigation and therapy in a wide
range of disciplines. The field of otolaryngology or head and neck surgery owes its existence
to the very special difficulties of examining the dark recesses of the head and neck. Therefore
this field has been at the forefront of developing endoscopic techniques for use in this
anatomic area. While rhinologists have been quick to embrace the endoscope in the management of
sinus disorders otologists and skull base surgeons have been less than enthusiastic despite
the vast range of possible applications in this area. In this book the authors consider the new
field of application of endoscope technology in neuro-otology and skull base surgery. Dr. Sanna
is part of The Grupppo Otologico a world-renowned specialist center for the diagnosis and
medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the ear skull base facial nerve head and neck
and paranasal sinuses.
