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This book serves as a practical guide for the otorhinolaryngologists to better understand the diseases of the sinonasal region, diagnosis, and management. The detailed knowledge of the complex anatomy of the sinonasal region is the key to surgical success. The text aims to help budding and practicing rhinologists to get an essence abreast of the current scientific advancement by engaging rhinologists with excellent awareness and knowledge as contributors. The book expands its span afar the usual by including topics on complications of endoscopic surgeries, empty sinus syndrome, packing material, open transcranial approach, biofilm, instruments, cavity management, and improved quality of life, etc. The purpose of microbiology, interventional radiology, pathology and nuclear medicine in the diagnosis and management of sinonasal diseases is contributed by authors from allied specialties. This book will be a useful resource for medical students, postgraduates in ENT, practicing rhinologists and general physicians in treating sinonasal diseases.
List of contents
Endoscopic anatomy and surgery.- Rhinoplasty anatomy and procedures.- Nasal physiology and sinusitis.- Granulomatous disease and faciomaxillary trauma.- Diagnostic method and instrumentation in rhinology.- Tumours of nose and paranasal sinuses.- Extended procedures.- Prevention and management of complications.- Septum, adenoid and epistaxis.- Radiotherapy, chemotherapy and quality of life.
About the author
Dr. Hitesh Verma MBBS (SMS Medical College, Jaipur), MS (PGIMER), DNB, MBA (IGNOU) is working as Associate Professor of Otorhinolaryngology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. The focus of his work has been on Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, Sleep Surgery, Airway Surgeries. Dr Hitesh's research has included three funded research projects and more than 70 research publications. He has also received gold medal and Junior Consultant Award by the Indian Rhinology and Delhi AOI society.
Dr. Alok Thakar MBBS (AIIMS), MS (AIIMS), DNB, DLO (London) , FRCS (Edinburgh) is the Professor & Head of Otrhinoolaryngology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. He worked as a Specialist Registrar and a Skull Base Fellow-Commonwealth Fellow in the UK. Dr. Thakar's research includes 11 funded research projects, more than 250 research publications, with 2200 citations, and 2 patent applications. He has also received Shakuntala Amir Chand Award by the ICMR, and a Gold Medal Award by the NES Society of India.
