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Osteomyelitis of the Jaws

von: Marc Baltensperger, Robert E. Marx, Gerold K. Eyrich
192,59 €
Verlag:	Springer
Format:	PDF
Veröffentl.:	07.11.2008
ISBN/EAN:	9783540287667
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	316

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Titelbeschreibung

<P>“Osteomyelitis of the Jaws” is the first textbook of its kind covering exclusively all aspects of this challenging disease. A clear classification of osteomyelitis of the jaws is provided. Clinical presentation and diagnosis are meticulously described and illustrated. Radiological imaging from conventional radiographs to CT, MRI and PET diagnosis are outlined for all types of osteomyelitis of the jaws. Pathology and Pathophysiology of this disease are described in a clear way. All therapeutic modalities from surgery to antibiotic and hyperbaric oxygen therapy are comprehensively outlined and discussed. Each type of Osteomyelitis of the jaws are additionally described and illustrated in case reports giving this book a very practical approach to the subject.</P>

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Osteomyelitis of the Jaws: Definition and Classification.- Diagnostic Imaging – Conventional Radiology, Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging.- Diagnostic Imaging – Scintigraphy.- Diagnostic Imaging – Positron Emission Tomography, Combined PET/CT Imaging.- Pathology of Osteomyelitis.- Microbiology.- Osteomyelitis Therapy – General Considerations and Surgical Therapy.- Osteomyelitis Therapy – Antibiotic Therapy.- Osteomyelitis Therapy – Hyperbaric Oxygen as an Adjunct in Treatment of Osteomyelitis of the Jaws.- Osteomyelitis of the Temporomandibular Joint.- Case Reports.

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Comprehensive overview Latest update of research findings Excellent didactic approach through classification underlying diagnosis and therapy Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Verkaufsargumente

<P>This is the first textbook of its kind that is exclusively devoted to all the aspects of what remains a challenging disease. is the first textbook of its kind covering exclusively all aspects of this challenging disease. Not only is a clear classification of osteomyelitis of the jaws provided, but the clinical presentation and diagnosis are meticulously described and illustrated. Radiological imaging from conventional radiographs to CT, MRI and PET diagnosis are outlined for all types of osteomyelitis of the jaws. The pathology and pathophysiology of this disease are described in a clear way, and all therapeutic modalities from surgery to antibiotic and hyperbaric oxygen therapy are comprehensively outlined and discussed. Each type of Osteomyelitis of the jaws is individually described and illustrated in case reports, giving this book a very practical approach to the subject.</P>