Invasive Skull Base Mucormycosis (eBook)

<p>COVID-associated mucormycosis (CAM) considered to be an 'endemic within a pandemic' affected the Indian subcontinent during the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic. This book deals with all the aspects of rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) in its entirety, and it is unparalleled in the respect that it is wholly based on Dr. Narayanan Janakiram's clinical and surgical experience. This book contains in-depth details of surgical aspects of management of ROCM, and the authors stress on central skull base clearance in ROCM to ensure complete recovery of the patients. It describes a step-by-step approach to the management of ROCM, utilizing the unique staging system proposed by Dr. Janakiram. It gives clear-cut surgical approaches for each stage with the help of clinical scenarios and stresses on endoscopic approaches for all cases, except in advanced stages where combined approach is advised.</p> <p><strong>This book is authored by some of the pioneers in this subject, and has the following salient features:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Systematic organization of contents and wide coverage of each topic, from the basic surgeries to the most advanced in skull base surgery.</li> <li>Clinical coverage of all stages of ROCM with management as per the Janakiram staging for post- COVID-19 mucormycosis (JSPM) classification.</li> <li>Vivid illustrations and high-definition pictures and videos for in-depth explanation of surgical steps.</li> </ul> <p>This print book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on <a href='https://medone.thieme.com/'>https://medone.thieme.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product</strong></p>