Exoscope-assisted Otologic Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Otol Neurotol
; 42(3): e378-e379, 2021 03 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1109359
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has required careful reconsideration of safe operating room practices. We describe our initial experiences performing otologic surgery with the exoscope during the COVID-19 pandemic.METHOD:
The exoscope was used for several semiurgent otologic surgeries in combination with complete eye protection, a "tent" drape, a smoke evacuator with ultra-low particulate air filter, and betadine irrigation. These techniques are demonstrated in the accompanying video. This was compared with our experiences using the microscope.RESULTS:
The described modified goggles allowed complete eye protection while providing a fully three-dimensional view of the surgical site. The other safety measures described are simple and efficient techniques which can easily be adopted for otologic surgery using the microscope.CONCLUSION:
Use of the exoscope for otologic surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic allows full three-dimensional visualization of the surgical field while simultaneously providing complete eye protection. Use of the "tent" drape, ultra-low particulate air filter, and betadine irrigation are also options that otologic surgeons may consider for additional safety.
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Otologic Surgical Procedures
/
Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional
/
COVID-19
/
Microscopy
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Otol Neurotol
Journal subject:
Neurology
/
Otolaryngology
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Similar
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS