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Training in endoscopic ear surgery using the papaya petiole.
Narendrakumar, V.
  • Narendrakumar V; Pragathi ENT Clinic, Chrompet, Chennai, India.
J Laryngol Otol ; 135(7): 648-651, 2021 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1241776
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Endoscopic ear surgery is a game changer in the field of otology. Training in endoscopic skills is essential for ENT residents, and is especially important during the coronavirus disease 2019 lockdown period. In such difficult times, ENT residents and surgeons can undergo hands-on training using a papaya petiole, even within their homes.

OBJECTIVE:

Endoscopic ear surgery training can be carried out using a papaya petiole, enabling the practice of grommet insertion, tympanomeatal flap elevation and foreign body removal from the external auditory canal. This model does not need any laboratory setup. RESULTS AND

CONCLUSION:

The hollow structure of the papaya petiole model is very similar to that of the external auditory canal, making training in endoscopic ear surgery easy. Use of the model helps a beginner to train in endoscopic handling and microsurgical instrumentation, and improves depth perception. In addition, it does not require high-end facilities to store equipment or undertake the training at any given point in time.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Otologic Surgical Procedures / Carica / Ear Canal Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: J Laryngol Otol Journal subject: Otolaryngology Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S0022215121001365

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Otologic Surgical Procedures / Carica / Ear Canal Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: J Laryngol Otol Journal subject: Otolaryngology Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S0022215121001365