Taking a practical, in the trenches approach to diagnosing and treating nasal and sinus disorders, this book offers the expertise of world-renowned otolaryngologists-head and neck surgeons. From physiology and immuno-logy of the sinuses to anatomic considerations and new radiologic techniques, this book covers all the topics the specialist must master in everyday practice. Special features: State-of-the-art minimally invasive, laser, stereotactic, and combined endoscopic and microscopic techniques Clear illustrations for easy visualization of complex sinus anatomy Guidelines for acquiring the technical skills needed to handle endoscopes and other instrumentation in the nose Practical, how I do it'' approach especially useful for the beginner Pearls, pitfalls, and controversies for managing nasal and sinus disease

Carefully organized to provide you with practical information. Sinus Surgery: Endoscopic and Microscopic Approaches is essential for accurate diagnosis, presurgical planning, choice of surgical procedure, and best outcomes. It is the reference all practitioners will reach for before undertaking a procedure. This book is an in-depth, comprehensive, all encompassing review of endoscopic and microscopic sinus surgery including the most basic procedures for the general ENT surgeon to the most up-to-date, advanced techniques with use of the latest state of the art equipment. Included within the text is a section dealing with special clinical problems, as well as a section dealing specifically with infectious diseases.