Model myringotomy practice set: A do-it-yourself and inexpensive alternative.
- Author:
Melita Jesusa Suga Tuaño UY
;
Norberto V MARTINEZ
- Publication Type:Others
- Keywords:
Myringotomy Practice SetMyringotomyMiddle Ear VentilationTympanostomyTympanostomy Tube InsertionInstrumentation
- MeSH:
Human;
X
- From:
Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2008;23(1):31-34
- CountryPhilippines
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Abstract:
Objective: To develop a simple, portable, inexpensive model for otolaryngology trainees to practice on and develop skills required for myringotomy and tympanostomy tube insertion.Materials and Methods: Recycled plastic egg crate, a 3-cc plastic syringe, micropore™ tape and modeling clay were used to create a model to practice myringotomy and tympanostomy tube insertion utilizing tubes fashioned from a recycled 18 guage intravenous catheter.Result: The model myringotomy practice set is an inexpensive, simple do-it-yourself device made of locally available, mostly recycled materials.
