Endoscopic Approaches to the Paranasal Sinuses and Skull Base: A Step-by-Step Anatomic Dissection Guide

Endoscopic Approaches to the Paranasal Sinuses and Skull Base With the continuing evolution of endoscopic techniques for surgery of lesions of the paranasal sinuses and skull base, and the reduced morbidity associated with this minimally invasive modality, the method has gained widespread use in recent years. This work offers a thorough review of all endoscopic approaches for access to the nose and paranasal sinuses and, through them, to the skull base. Central to this guide is the emphasis on profound knowledge of the complex anatomy in this area, as well as the many vital structures that can be endangered there. To this end, more than 900 full-color images, most photographs from cadaver dissections, are put to brilliant use. Key Features: Internationally renowned specialists and pioneers from Europe and the United States as editors and contributors Full-color photos from fresh cadaver dissections illustrate all steps for each approach Specific anatomic landmarks as revealed during each step are detailed, providing confidence in spatial orientation Correlative CT sections provide crucial additional information Risks and potential complications are included, as well as methods to reduce them Endoscopic Approaches to the Paranasal Sinuses and Skull Base is intended as an indispensable guide for residents, fellows, and specialist surgeons in otolaryngology, neurosurgery, and skull base surgery.

Table of Contents:
Section 1 Introduction 1 Evolution of Skull Base Surgery: The Multidisciplinary Team Approach 2 Three-Dimensional Anatomy of the Skull Base: The Ventral Pathway Section 2 Anatomy of the Lateral Nasal Wall and the Paranasal Sinuses 3 Endoscopic Lateral Nasal Wall and Anterior and Posterior Ethmoid Sinus Dissection 4 Frontal Sinus and Draf Approaches 5 Sphenoid Sinus 6 Medial Maxillectomy 7 Anterior and Posterior Ethmoidal Arteries 8 Sphenopalatine and Maxillary Arteries Section 3 Anterior Cranial Fossa 9 Transcribriform Approach 10 Endoscopic Transtuberculum Transplanum Approach 11 Suprasellar Approach to the Third Ventricle 12 Endoscopic Sellar Approach 13 Cavernous Sinus Approach 14 Endonasal Endoscopic–Assisted Intraorbital Approach 15 Transorbital Neuroendoscopic Approach Section 4 Middle Cranial Fossa 16 The Anteromedial Corridor via the Expanded Endonasal Approach: The "Front Door to Meckel's Cave" 17 Endoscopic Endonasal Approach to Intrapetrous Carotid Artery 18 Anterior Endoscopic Petrosectomy Section 5 Clivus and Posterior Cranial Fossa 19 Pituitary Gland Transposition and Retrosellar Approach 20 Transclival Approach 21 Endoscopic Approaches to the Craniovertebral Junction 22 The "Far Medial" (Transcondylar/Transtubercular) Approach to the Inferior Third of the Clivus 23 Jugular Foramen Approach Section 6 Pterygopalatine and Infratemporal Fossa 24 Endoscopic Endonasal Approach to Pterygopalatine Fossa 25 Infratemporal Approach 26 Nasopharyngectomy Section 7 Combined Endoscopic–Transcranial Approaches 27 Transbasal/Subfrontal-Transcribriform Approach to Anterior Skull Base 28 Retrosigmoid-Transclival Approach 29 Far Lateral-Craniovertebral Approach 30 Anterior Transpetrosal Approach versus EEA Transclival Approach Section 8 Basic Landmarks in Expanded Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery 31 Intracranial Vascular Anatomy 32 Anteromedial Corridors to the Cranial Nerves 33 Bony Landmarks Section 9 Reconstruction Techniques 34 The Pedicled Nasoseptal Flap 35 Middle and Inferior Turbinate Flaps 36 Anterior and Posterior Pedicle Lateral Nasal Wall Flaps 37 Pericranial and Temporoparietal Fascia Flaps

Review :
...the authors do an excellent job of transforming this subject matter into an intelligible and understandable read...The true highlight of this textbook is the focus on the anatomy and anatomical landmarks of each approach...The numerous illustrations are superb... -- Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology Key individuals dedicated to the effective and safe application of skull base surgery techniques over the past 2 decades have provided the foundation for this excellent textbook. -- Neurosurgery