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The ‘Darling’ elbow rest—an aid to a stable operating position in endoscopic sinus surgery

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Q. Gardiner ,
L. Tan ,
M. Oluwole  and
P. S. White
Q. Gardiner*
Affiliation:
Rhinology Research Unit, University Department of Otolaryngology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, UK
L. Tan
Affiliation:
Rhinology Research Unit, University Department of Otolaryngology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, UK
M. Oluwole
Affiliation:
Rhinology Research Unit, University Department of Otolaryngology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, UK
P. S. White
Affiliation:
Rhinology Research Unit, University Department of Otolaryngology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Mr Quentin Gardiner, F.R.C.S., Rhinology Research Unit, University Department of Otolaryngology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee DD1 9SY. Fax: (01382) 632816
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Abstract

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The ‘Darling’ elbow rest provides a compact, easily manoeuvrable platform for the surgeon's elbow during endoscopic sinus surgery, stabilizing the endoscope and increasing operative safety.

Keywords

NoseEndoscopy, surgery, instrumentation
Type
Short Communication
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 110 , Issue 4 , April 1996 , pp. 360 - 361
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1996

References

Stammberger, H. (1991) Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. B. C. Decker, Philadelphia, pp 324–325.Google Scholar