This book presents a complete step-by-step guide to endonasal endoscopic skull base surgery
written by prominent interdisciplinary specialists and reflecting important recent developments
in the field. Combining the fundamentals of skull base anatomy and pathology with current
diagnostic and interventional imaging techniques Endonasal Endoscopic Surgery of Skull Base
Tumors provides a solid clinical foundation for anyone working in this challenging and evolving
specialty.Special features:State-of-the-art contributions from international experts in
endonasal endoscopic skull base surgeryA 360° panoramic assessment of skull base pathologies
Description of basic and advanced endoscopic procedures based on the endonasal corridor
systemCurrent tumor-specific strategies including indications and preoperative work-up
endoscopic surgical techniques sequel and potential complications postoperative care
outcomes and pearls and pitfallsClear and consistent interdisciplinary guidelines for managing
the internal carotid artery in skull base surgery allowing the removal of previously
inoperable tumorsSurgical outcomes from two of the leading international skull base centers
one in Fulda Germany (formerly headed by Professor Draf) and one joint program at the
University of Brescia and University of Varese ItalyComplete with 500 full-color photographs
anatomic illustrations flowcharts and tables Endonasal Endoscopic Surgery of Skull Base
Tumors offers a practical management approach and sets a new standard in the field. It is
invaluable for all otolaryngologists head and neck surgeons neurosurgeons neuroradiologists
and pathologists who routinely make diagnostic and therapeutic decisions with regard to skull
base lesions. It is also an essential text and reference for those who are learning how to
perform endonasal endoscopic skull base surgery in a multidisciplinary environment.
