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Manual of temporal bone dissection /

The temporal bone is an anatomical jewel box of extraordinary complexity. Both the minuscule scale of its vital structures and their convoluted three-dimensional relationships make microsurgery of this region one of the most technically demanding of all operative endeavours. Unravelling the mysterie...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Barbara, M. (Maurizio)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Hague, Netherlands : Kugler Publications, ©2002.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Foreword; Preface; Introduction; Lateral (transmastoid) approachLateral (transmastoid) approach; Phase 1: Removal of the mastoid cortex; Phase 2: Opening of the superficial mastoid cell system; Phase 3: Opening of the deep mastoid cell system and antrotomy; Phase 4: Skeletonisation of the sigmoid sinus, opening of the retrofacial and medial tip cells, and exposure of the jugular bulb; Phase 5: Posterior and anterior epitympanectomy; Phase 6: Posterior tympanotomy (facial recess); Phase 7: Lowering of the posterior wall of the external auditory canal.