Handbook of skull base surgery

Edited by Antonio Di Ieva, John Lee, Michael Cusimano, New York/Stuttgart/Delhi/Rio de Janeiro, Thieme Medical Publisher Inc., 2016, ISBN 9781626230255

This handbook concerning the surgery of the skull base is presented as a state-of-the-art surgical guide. It explains with step-by-step instructions on how to perform microscopic and endoscopic procedures to the clinicians and surgeons interested in the domain. Considering the fact that this surgery is challenging and that major modifications have been proposed during the last decade, thanks to the development of new endoscopic surgical tools, this book will give important and valuable information. Encompassing the entire skull base, this handbook is designed for busy residents and clinicians seeking to hone their surgical skills. The major subjects are presented through a multidisciplinary approach to the pathologies, diagnosis, and managemey 6nt of skull base lesions. The book includes coverage of relevant basic sciences, advanced imaging, and adjunctive treatments such as radiosurgery and chemotherapy.

The book is divided into three major sections:

(1) History, Principles, and Preoperative Assessment;

(2) Skull Base Surgery;

(3) Postoperative and SurgeryRelated Aspects.

This division allows to focus on the sequence of steps needed to perform specific operations. Among the key features which will enhance the attractiveness of the reader, Martin can mention the bulleted format with step-by-step descriptions of procedures accompanied by high-quality illustrations of key points, and also the succinct summaries of content which enable readers to quickly obtain the information they need. Comprehensive, yet conveniently compact, this book is a must-have reference for residents, clinicians, nurses and researchers caring for patients with skull base pathologies ¹⁾.