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An alternative use of video-telescopic guidance for insertion of myringotomy tube

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 April 2006

Fei-Peng Lee
Fei-Peng Lee
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Abstract

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The insertion of a myringotomy tube is a common ENT procedure. Traditionally, this procedure is performed under otomicroscopic view. In this paper I describe a technique using rigid endoscopy with the Hopkins rod and a video monitor as a visual aid for the insertion of myringotomy tube in older children and adults. The technique is safe and effective; it allows demonstration of the entire tympanic membrane during surgery and also enables better teaching of the procedure than does the otomicroscope.

Keywords

EarMiddleOtitis Media With EffusionSurgical ProceduresOperativeEndoscopy
Type
Online Only Short Communication
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 120 , Issue 2 , February 2006 , pp. 1 - 3 , e10
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