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    Otology & Neurotology

    34:1180 Ó 2013, Otology & Neurotology, Inc.

    Book Review

    Middle Ear and Mastoid Microsurgery, 2nd Edition applicable toward any middle ear and mastoid surgical
    Mario Sanna, Hiroshi Sunose, Fernando Mancini, procedures detailed in later chapters. A dedicated chapter
    Alessandra Russo, Abdelkader Taibah, Maurizio Falcinoi. on ‘‘Decision Making in Middle Ear Surgery’’ empha-
    2nd ed. New York, NY: Thieme Publishing, 2012. sizes an important point of middle ear surgery the authors
    wish to convey to readers as not just a series of discrete
    Middle Ear and Mastoid Microsurgery, 2nd edition, is techniques but a part of the treatment strategy that starts
    a comprehensive updated book, which built on the au- from selecting an appropriate patient.
    thors’ well-organized first book on middle and mastoid Like its predecessor, the strength of this 2nd edition
    surgery. The authors kept the style of step-by-step sur- book is to help readers understand the principles and
    gical technique of middle ear surgery but enhanced it with system of middle ear and mastoid surgery by showing
    beautifully detailed, systematic surgical photographs taken clear informative step-by-step photographs of the surgical
    by digital versus only film-based cameras that were techniques involved. All its contents have been updated
    available in its original publication 8 years ago. The clear accordingly. Trainees in otolaryngology, medical stu-
    presentation of each photo compliments the schematic dents, and those in practice will find this new edition to be
    drawings in each chapter for even better instructions to the useful in providing a comprehensive and detailed refer-
    reader. At the end of each chapter, the authors have added ence book about middle ear and mastoid surgery. The
    representative cases from their clinical experiences with book not only guides the young doctors in the right di-
    intraoperative photos to illustrate points that were discussed rection in surgical decision but also helps experienced
    in the chapter. Key surgical procedures presented also have a physicians to refine their techniques for a more favorable
    ‘‘Hints and Pitfalls’’ to summarize clinical pearls of each surgical outcome. The authors are commended for pro-
    chapter. Topics of paraganglioma and hemipetrosectomy ducing another latest high-quality, recognized best book
    have been rewritten to include modifications of Fisch’s in this field.
    classification and applying the latter technique in many Yu-Lan Mary Ying, M.D.
    clinical settings. Likewise, cochlear implantation has been Otology and Neurotology
    updated to include challenging cases with newer technolo- Louisiana State University
    gies the authors have gained experience over the past years. Health Science Center New Orleans
    Besides chapters of different middle ear surgeries, the and Our Lady of the Lake Hearing and Balance Center
    book also contains fundamental chapters including anat- Baton Rouge
    Louisiana, U.S.A.
    omy, operating room setup, pertinent anesthesia relating [email protected]
    to ear surgeries, and general technical considerations for
    the readers to establish a foundation of knowledge that is The author discloses no conflicts of interest.

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