Abstract:Objectives: Myringotomy and ventilation tube insertion is a common otolaryngologic surgical procedure with a steep learning curve for residents. Incorrect placement of incisions and external ear canal trauma are common complications when residents begin learning the procedure. With increasingly conservative guidelines on indications of myringotomy tubes, residents have less opportunities to refine this skill on real patients. The objective is to create a learner-centric myringotomy simulator. Methods: Although… Show more
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