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A review of simulation applications in temporal bone surgery

open access: yesLaryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, 2019
Background Temporal bone surgery is a technically challenging and high‐risk procedure in an anatomically complex area. Safe temporal bone surgery emphasizes a consummate anatomic understanding and technique development that requires the guidance of an ...
Tanisha S. Kashikar   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Long term follow-up demonstrating stability and patient satisfaction of minimally invasive punch technique for percutaneous bone anchored hearing devices

open access: yesJournal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2018
Objective Minimally Invasive Ponto Surgery (MIPS) was recently described to facilitate the placement of percutaneous bone anchored hearing devices. As early adopters of this new procedure, we sought to perform a quality assurance project using our own ...
Yaeesh Sardiwalla   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The petrotympanic canal (Huguier canal): Evolutionary, anatomical, and medical perspectives

open access: yesThe Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract The petrotympanic canal, traditionally referred to as Civinini's or Huguier's canal, represents an anatomical passage connecting the middle ear and temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Despite its early description, its structural complexity and functional significance have often been underestimated. In this study, we combined historical, anatomical,
Andrea Papini   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Surgical management for upper urinary tract transitional cell carcinoma [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Background Upper tract transitional cell carcinomas (TCC) are uncommon and aggressive tumours. There are a number of surgical approaches to manage this condition including open radical nephroureterectomy and laparoscopic procedures.
El-Mokadem, Ismail   +11 more
core   +1 more source

The Locally Driven Temporal Bone Dissection Laboratory: A Sustainable Tool for Otologic Development in Sub‐Saharan Africa

open access: yesOTO Open
Objective To evaluate the feasibility of a temporal bone dissection laboratory in Tanzania to support otologic surgical training for otolaryngologists in the region.
Nina R. Patel   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

External Acoustic Meatus Approach for Ultrasonographic Evaluation of the Temporomandibular Joint: An Anatomical Validation and Proof‐of‐Concept Study

open access: yesClinical Anatomy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) represent a public health problem, affecting 31% of adults and the elderly and 11% of children and adolescents. Interest is growing in using ultrasound to evaluate the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). However, researchers need to standardize a reliable method.
Rossella Alberti   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bone‐Anchored Implant Survival in Oncologic Facial Prosthetic Rehabilitation

open access: yesHead &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Published survival rates for bone‐anchored craniofacial implants exceed 85%, but derive largely from mixed populations. Whether these apply to head and neck oncologic surgery remains uncertain. Methods Retrospective survival analysis of implants placed for prosthetic rehabilitation following extirpative surgery at a UK center (2005 ...
Oliver Blanshard   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A New Surgical Drill Instrument With Force Sensing and Force Feedback for Robotically Assisted Otologic Surgery

open access: yes, 2017
Drilling through bone is a common task during otologic procedures. Currently, the drilling tool is manually held by the surgeon. A robotically assisted surgical drill with force sensing for otologic surgery was developed, and the feasibility of using the
Diego Preciado   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Autonomously Retractable Endoscope Holder for Otologic and Associated Procedures [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
For years, endoscopy has been an essential method for providing surgeons improved visualization in difficult areas to access. With recent developments in endoscopic technology, narrower endoscopes have opened new possibilities in assisting surgeons in ...
Kocabalkanli, Can
core  

Donor-Site Morbidity Following Minimally Invasive Costal Cartilage Harvest Technique [PDF]

open access: yesClinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology, 2015
ObjectivesAutologous costal cartilage is a promising alternative for mastoid obliteration. However, donor-site morbidities of the chest wall limit the use of this graft.
Hyung Chae Yang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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