Representing the pinnacle of skull base surgery paraganglioma management requires the advanced
surgical skills and expertise that are presented by Dr. Mario Sanna and his team in this
comprehensive reference. It incorporates extensive surgical and radiological data compiled over
20 years at the preeminent Gruppo Otologica Clinic in Piacenza Italy and features the
exquisite intraoperative photographs and schematic diagrams that are a hallmark of the highly
regarded Sanna texts. All head and neck and skull base surgeons will find their knowledge
technical proficiency and ability to manage these challenging tumors vastly increased by this
informative resource. Special Features: - Step-by-step descriptions of the full range of head
and neck paraganglioma procedures including the infratemporal fossa approach type A the
extreme lateral approach and the transcervical approach plus guidance on managing complex
tympanojugular paragangliomas- More than 1 800 clearly labeled high-quality intraoperative
photographs correlated to full-color schematic drawings for an in-depth understanding of
techniques- Detailed discussion of managing the internal carotid artery during procedures
including the neuroradiological use of stents- Pathology-oriented structure that allows the
reader to identify a lesion at a particular stage and then follow the critical thinking
assessment pre-operative management and intra-operative course taken by the surgeon-
Comprehensive sections on pathology physiology anatomy epidemiology and new genetic
breakthroughs that lay the groundwork for the surgical chapters- Tips hints and pitfalls at
the end of each chapter that offer valuable insights for managing different clinical scenarios
Demonstrating the complex decision-making process in many actual cases and offering practical
advice for handling complications this book puts the reader into the operating room with the
surgeon. It is indispens
