Head and neck surgery. Volume 1 part 1 and part II: Face nose and facial skull

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Mark McGurk) extraction of teeth being performed in order to facilitate mandibulotomy, and most of the bony reconstructions appear to have been undertaken either with wires or a somewhat haphazard assortment of mini-plates. Fortunately, the chapter on management of the regional lymph nodes compensates by handling this controversial topic in a logical manner, only being slightly marred by some rather poor clinical photographs. Overall, however, this book is to be highly recommended to both students, higher trainees and practitioners in all specialties dealing with head and neck tumours.

Head and Neck Surgery. Volume 1 Part 1 and Part II: Face Nose and Facial Skull 2nd (completely revised) Edition.

Edited by M. E. Tardy, Jr and E. R. Kastenbauer. Publisher Price &OOO.ISBN 000 This is a very useful technique book for plastic, ENT and oral and maxillofacial Surgeons. It is also a very good reference book for students. Different variations of operative procedures are demonstrated. using excellent illustrations. The contents involved in this book are broad, overall. The procedures for soft and hard tissues are easily understood with ample clear explanation. The description of indications and complications for every single operative technique is covered in detail in this book and thus has a strong appeal to the readers. Unfortunately it does not provide new ideas or techniques. LIAN

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of Cranial Base Tumors. L. N. Sekhar and I. P. Janecka. 1993. Raven Press. &216. O-88167-877-5.

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This is a well-constructed textbook covering all aspects of cranial base surgery. The book is divided into six sections dealing with general principles, surgical anatomy, operative technique, reconstruction, treatment of specific tumors and rehabilitation/complications. Throughout the book draws upon well chosen high quality prints of fresh cadaveric dissections, intraoperative views, various imaging techniques, and well labelled colour diagrams. Some of the clinical photographs are of rather poor quality, and some of the neurosurgical intraoperative photographs are difficult to interpret, and are perhaps somewhat repetitive. Whilst there is a good deal on the various facial approaches, there are a number of disappointing aspectsfor example the very anterior placement of the frontal craniotomy incision on page 150. Overall however a useful reference text for oral and maxillofacial departments.

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J. D. Langdon and J. M. Henk. 2nd Edition 199.5.Edward Arnold. &70. 0-340-55794-X. This is an excellent short textbook covering all aspects of oral and facial malignancy. It draws upon up-to-the-minute researchand epidemiological data, and givesa clear account of the various treatment options. It is a multi-author text and this works well, in general. There is a generous bibliography in most sections. Trainees have commented that this text is an excellent source of information in preparation for the new third part speciality examination. The chapter on surgery is disappointing. The author draws heavily on personal anecdotal experience and fails to give justification for example to his policy for management of the neck. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons will be surprised to see the

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