This book contains a complete overview of all surgical techniques, describes all current indications of the techniques, and considers all relevant clinical aspects. The practitioner has a quick and complete overview of the current state of the art in the field.Main Topics:Endonasal sinus surgery - basic principles and approaches; Technique of endoscopic endonasal surgery; Results of endonasal sinus surgery for chronic sinusitis; Results in defined patient groups; Extended spectrum of endoscopic endonasal surgery; Complications, side-effects and sequelae; Postoperative care following endoscopic surgery; Technical innovations; Summary and prospects

The concept of restitutional surgery aims at surgery that restores natural function. This book introduces the author's own experience in the application of surgical strategies for treating otologic diseases that follow this priority.Main TopicsConcepts of restitutional ear surgery; Instrumentation; Anesthesia and monitoring; Otosurgical anatomy: A manual for the temporal bone dissection training; Injuries of the ear and the temporal bone; Malformations of the ear; Otosclerosis; External otitis; Acute otitis media and mastoiditis; Chronic otitis media and its complications; Petrositis and osteomyelitis of the temporal bone; Tumors of the external ear; Tumors of the middle ear and the temporal bone; Otologic nerve surgery; Cochlear and brainstem implants