Atlas of Facial Nerve Surgeries and Reanimation Procedures: A Comprehensive Guide

By Madhuri Mehta, a renowned ENT specialist, this atlas is a culmination of her lifelong passion and pursuit of perfecting the execution of facial nerve management in various situations.

Objective and Scope

The primary objective of this atlas is to provide readers with a deep understanding of the anatomy and normal functioning of the facial nerve, as well as a step-by-step guide on evaluating and managing facial palsy to achieve optimal results.

Key Features and Highlights

• Comprehensive coverage: Starting from embryology and detailed anatomy of the facial nerve, this atlas takes readers on a journey depicting different aspects of the facial nerve, its lesions, their evaluation, and treatment.
• Over 1000 images and simple illustrations: These include preoperative facial palsy, operative steps, and postsurgery facial recovery at different stages, providing a pictorial view of the procedural intricacies involved in the surgery and facial nerve management.
• Thorough description of Bell’s palsy: A controversial topic, Bell’s palsy is discussed in detail, providing readers with valuable insights.
• Rarely discussed bilateral facial palsy: Elaborate descriptions with interesting cases provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of this complex condition.
• Special chapter on management of the facial nerve in lateral skull base surgery: This chapter guides readers on simple, relevant techniques to master.
• Simple steps to handle the facial nerve in cochlear implant surgery: This section provides readers with practical guidance on this critical aspect of surgery.
• Introducing the transzygomatic anterior attic approach: A novel technique to decompress the facial nerve in post-traumatic facial palsy, introduced for the readers’ benefit.

About the Author

Madhuri Mehta, MS (ENT), is the Director of the Department of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery at The N.C. Jindal Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Hisar, Haryana, India. With over three decades of experience in otorhinolaryngology, she has a special interest in otology, including the management of chronic ear disease, cochlear implantation, facial nerve management, and lateral skull base surgery. She has authored three textbooks and numerous publications to her credit.

Product Details

• Date: December 2022
• Edition: 1
• Illustrations: 601
• Pages: 448
• ISBN: 9789392819131