Osteomyelitis of the Jaws

Baltensperger, Marc; Marx, Robert E.; Eyrich, Gerold K.

“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.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2010-02-12

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783642066870

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-540-28766-7

Dimensions: 260cm x193cm

Pages: 315