Essentials of Functional Sinus Surgery

From The Critics

Reviewer: David B. Conley, MD(Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Description: This book is a condensation of Heinz Stammberger's 1991 book, Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: The Messerklinger Technique. It is an easily readable and thorough review of the Messerklinger theory and technique of functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). Topics covered include basic sinus function, endoscopic anatomy, radiography and pathologic diagnosis as well as surgical technique.
Purpose: The authors provide a useful, comprehensive, and affordable book covering Messerklinger's theory and treatment of sinus disease.
Audience: The book is for both residents and practitioners of otolaryngology. It can serve as either a basic introduction for residents-in-training or as a comprehensive review for those who already practice sinus surgery. Dr. Stammberger is well recognized as one of the leading international authorities on FESS.
Features: Illustrations are well paced with the written material. The diagrams are easy to understand, colorful, and well designed. The sinus endoscopic and radiographic photographs are of excellent quality. In addition, many of the diagrams and photographs are considered classics in the field of otolaryngology.
Assessment: This affordable book is a welcome addition to almost any personal or institutional library for otolaryngologists. It is easy to read and presents the necessary basics of FESS theory and surgical application. The content is well organized along the continuum of theory, anatomy, pathologic diagnosis, and surgical intervention. The major impact of FESS on the field of otolaryngology and the clarity and accessibility of this theory as presented here will make this book essential to otolaryngologists for many years.

David B. Conley

This book is a condensation of Heinz Stammberger's 1991 book, Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: The Messerklinger Technique. It is an easily readable and thorough review of the Messerklinger theory and technique of functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). Topics covered include basic sinus function, endoscopic anatomy, radiography and pathologic diagnosis as well as surgical technique. The authors provide a useful, comprehensive, and affordable book covering Messerklinger's theory and treatment of sinus disease. The book is for both residents and practitioners of otolaryngology. It can serve as either a basic introduction for residents-in-training or as a comprehensive review for those who already practice sinus surgery. Dr. Stammberger is well recognized as one of the leading international authorities on FESS. Illustrations are well paced with the written material. The diagrams are easy to understand, colorful, and well designed. The sinus endoscopic and radiographic photographs are of excellent quality. In addition, many of the diagrams and photographs are considered classics in the field of otolaryngology. This affordable book is a welcome addition to almost any personal or institutional library for otolaryngologists. It is easy to read and presents the necessary basics of FESS theory and surgical application. The content is well organized along the continuum of theory, anatomy, pathologic diagnosis, and surgical intervention. The major impact of FESS on the field of otolaryngology and the clarity and accessibility of this theory as presented here will make this book essential to otolaryngologists for many years.

5 Stars! from Doody