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Overview""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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Marc M. Baltensperger (Lachen) , Gerold K. Eyrich (Winterthur) , Robert E. MarxPublisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K Dimensions: Width: 19.30cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 26.00cm Weight: 1.057kg ISBN: 9783540287643ISBN 10: 3540287647 Pages: 338 Publication Date: 14 November 2008 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsOsteomyelitis 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.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |