Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery: Sinuses and Beyond

Today, endoscopic endonasal sinus surgery has indications way beyond what it was originally designed for, and many skull-base lesions, which were thought to be unapproachable or inoperable are now being treated. This has been possible not only with improved surgical techniques, but also with ancillary aids such as the image guidance, powered instruments, and different techniques which have evolved to repair large defects that have been created, as also advancement in adhesive and sealing materials which help these repairs. There are many surgeons in different parts of our country who have great expertise in endoscopic sinus surgery, and this book is an attempt to bring together their knowledge and experience in a handbook form, which may serve as a ready reference for the novice endoscopists as also to the experienced ones.

• Includes a wide range of topics such as anatomy, radiology, instrumentation, preoperative work-up, medical and surgical management and complications related to various sinonasal pathologies and procedures

• Covers the extended applications of endoscopic sinus surgery by way of chapters related to skull-base surgery cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea, orbital conditions and endoscopic management of malignancies

• The book would be a valuable reference for practicing otolaryngologists and skull-base surgeons as well as for beginners and trainee endoscopic surgeons.