Aerosol generation during cadaveric simulation of otologic surgery and live cochlear implantation. [PDF]
Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol, 2021 Objective The risk of SARS‐CoV‐2 transmission to healthcare workers through airborne aerosolization during otologic surgery has not been characterized. The objective of this study was to describe and quantify the aerosol generation during common otologic
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How standardised are antibiotic regimens in otologic surgery? [PDF]
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 2023 Background Within otologic surgery, a paucity of well-controlled studies assessing the use of systemic antibiotic to reduce surgical site infections exists.
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Case Report: Challenging Otologic Surgery in Patients With 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. [PDF]
Front Surg, 2020 Patients with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome frequently have conductive hearing loss and/or chronic otitis media. Otologic surgery is often opted for. We present two patients undergoing otologic surgery. This case report outlines the typical otologic surgical
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Post-operative venous thromboembolism in patients after extracranial otologic surgery: A case series. [PDF]
J OtolObjective: This study aimed to report 9 venous thromboembolism (VTE) cases after extracranial otologic surgery and analyze the potential risk factors. Study design: Case series. Setting: Single tertiary-level academic center. Methods: Totally, 9 cases of
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Is otologic surgery contributing to the opioid epidemic? [PDF]
J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 2021 Background The opioid epidemic is a significant public health crisis challenging the lives of North Americans. Interestingly, this problem does not exist to the same extent in Europe. Surgeons play a significant role in prescribing opioids, especially in
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A Retrospective Analysis of Superficial Cervical Plexus Blockade for Children Undergoing Otologic Surgery. [PDF]
Paediatr Neonatal PainSuperficial cervical plexus blocks (SCPB) are well documented for anterior and lateral neck surgeries in adults. Their role in the pediatric population is less clear.
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A Step towards Achieving Sustainable Otologic Surgery in Low-Resource Settings: A Cost Comparison between Shipping an Otologic versus Microscopic Surgical Setup. [PDF]
Audiol Res, 2022 Background: The advancement of otologic surgery in low-resource settings has been limited by the cost and transport of surgical equipment. This study compared the transportation costs of an otologic microscopic surgical setup (MSS) versus an endoscopic ...
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Efficacy and Safety of Flexible Laryngeal Mask Ventilation in Otologic Surgery: A Retrospective Analysis. [PDF]
Risk Manag Healthc Policy, 2022 Feihong Liu, Chunhua Xi, Xu Cui, Guyan Wang Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Guyan Wang, Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital
Liu F, Xi C, Cui X, Wang G.
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COVID-19 and otologic surgery. [PDF]
Oper Tech Otolayngol Head Neck Surg, 2022 In this article, we aim to summarize the impacts of COVID-19 on the practice of otologic surgery. Cadaveric studies have indicated COVID-19 viral particles are present in the middle ear mucosa of infected hosts. Otologic procedures can generate significant amounts of droplets due to reliance on high-speed drills. Multiple guidelines have been developed
Tan D, Yancey KL, Hunter JB.
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Models for Training in Pediatric Otologic Surgery: A Systematic Review. [PDF]
Children (Basel)Background/Objectives: Temporal bone surgery in children is technically challenging due to their smaller anatomical structures, developmental differences, and the closer proximity of critical neurovascular structures.
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