Endoscopic myringotomy and ventilation tube placement: A valuable otolaryngologic procedure under topical anesthesia
https://doi.org/10.32412/pjohns.v27i1.559
- Author:
Adrian F. Fernando
1
;
Kenneth Z. Calavera
1
,
2
,
3
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity of the East-Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Inc. Quezon City, Philippines
2. The Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship Consortium Department of Otorhinolaryngology- Head &
3. Neck Surgery East Avenue Medical Center, East Ave., Quezon City, Philippines Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center, Sta. Cruz, Manila, Philippines Rizal Medical Center, Pasig Blvd., Pasig City, Philippines The Medical City, Ortigas Ave., Pasig City, Philippines University of Sto. Tomas Hospital, Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines
- Publication Type:Letter
- MeSH:
Anesthesia
- From:
Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2012;27(1):41-43
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Dear Editor:
Time has proven that endoscopy is generally a safe and effective tool in the diagnosis and treatment of various conditions. It offers superior visualization with markedly decreased morbidity and mortality. In Otolaryngology, otoendoscopy has been gaining acceptance in providing improved otoscopic visualization and video recording of the tympanic membrane. We describe a technique of myringotomy and ventilation tube insertion under endoscopic visualization using a rigid Hopkins rod scope previously described by other authors based on their accepted clinical guidelines for myringotomy. 1,2 The use of rigid endoscopes provides visualization of the entire tympanic membrane with excellent resolution, better fidelity of color with a well-angled or side-to-side vision. The procedure is generally safe, convenient and can be performed in an out-patient setting. Correspondingly, the video recordings could improve disease documentation for baseline and post-myringotomy evaluation. They can also be a tool to enable better understanding for patients.
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