Skull Base Reconstruction: Management of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks and Skull Base Defects

By Edward C. Kuan, Bobby A. Tajudeen, Hamid R. Djalilian, Harrison W. Lin

Skull Base Reconstruction is an outstanding resource for clinicians and scientists involved in skull base reconstruction. Edited by two fellowship-trained rhinologists and two fellowship-trained neurotologists, this book provides up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of this important and emerging topic. Each chapter is written by a “super specialist” who has a clinical and/or academic focus in skull base pathologies and reconstruction.

The book begins with the basic principles, anatomy, physiology, imaging, and anesthetic considerations of skull base reconstruction. Then, it discusses pathological processes that lead to cerebrospinal fluid leaks and the need for skull base reconstruction within the anterior and lateral skull base, respectively. The fourth and fifth sections focus on anterior and lateral skull base reconstruction, respectively, with attention to reconstruction techniques and strategies for managing each defect type. The sixth section provides a comprehensive review of postoperative care and management strategies. Finally, the book highlights the latest developments, research, and emerging ideas regarding this ever-growing topic.

I found this book to be an excellent resource for skull base surgeons, otolaryngologists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, ophthalmologists, radiologists, emergency medicine physicians, trauma surgeons, and trainees and students in all of those areas. It is well-organized, easy to read, and provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on all the major aspects of skull base reconstruction.

One of the things that impressed me the most about this book is the high level of expertise of the authors. Each chapter is written by a specialist in the field who offers a unique perspective on skull base reconstruction. Additionally, the book is well-referenced, providing the reader with access to the latest research and evidence-based practice.

Another aspect of Skull Base Reconstruction that I found particularly useful is how comprehensive it is. It covers everything from the basic principles of skull base surgery to the latest advances in skull base reconstruction. As a result, it is an excellent resource for any clinician or scientist involved in this field.

Overall, I highly recommend Skull Base Reconstruction to anyone interested in skull base reconstruction. It is an outstanding resource that is well-written, easy to read, and provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on all aspects of skull base surgery. If you are a skull base surgeon, otolaryngologist, neurosurgeon, neurologist, ophthalmologist, radiologist, emergency medicine physician, trauma surgeon, or trainee or student in any of those areas, this book is a must-read.

If you are interested in ordering the book, I encourage you to do so. You will be glad you did. Not only will you gain access to an outstanding resource, but you will also be supporting the work of these talented and dedicated authors.

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Springer; 1st ed. 2023 edition (May 26, 2023)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 514 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3031279360
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3031279362