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COVID-19 and ear endoscopy in otologic practices.
Ayache, Stephane; Kutz, Walter; Isaacson, Brandon; Badr-El-Dine, Mohamed; Nogueira, Joao Flavio; Marchioni, Daniele; Presutti, Livio.
  • Ayache S; Otology and Neurotology Unit, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital Centre Simone Veil, Cannes, France. s.ayache@ch-cannes.fr.
  • Kutz W; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
  • Isaacson B; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
  • Badr-El-Dine M; Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital of Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt.
  • Nogueira JF; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Estedualda Ceara University, Sinus and Oto Centro, Fortaleza, Brazil.
  • Marchioni D; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Presutti L; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy.
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol ; 278(6): 2133-2135, 2021 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-739654
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

Otolaryngologists have had to postpone the majority of surgical procedures in the current COVID-19 pandemic. Airborne transmission, beyond the projection of droplets from upper airways, expose healthcare workers to a risk of viral infection. Aerosol generating procedures (AGP) increase the risk of viral transmission to staff within the operating room.

METHODS:

Surgery of middle ear and mastoid is also considered an AGP, particularly mastoidectomy performed using a high-speed drill. The authors report their experience in endoscopic ear surgery as an alternative technique to reduce AGP in otologic procedures.

RESULTS:

Transcanal endoscopic ear surgery is a reliable technique used to manage many otologic conditions.

CONCLUSION:

The endoscopic approach may reduce the risk of viral transmission to operating room staff by reducing the need for mastoidectomy.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Otologic Surgical Procedures / COVID-19 Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol Journal subject: Otolaryngology Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S00405-020-06309-9

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Otologic Surgical Procedures / COVID-19 Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol Journal subject: Otolaryngology Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S00405-020-06309-9