Piezoelectric BoneScalpel osteotomies in osteocutaneous free flaps

Wick, Cameron C.; Rezaee, Rod; Zender, Chad

doi:10.1002/lary.23740

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“…Cadaveric studies in which the ultrasonic bone aspirator was used to decompress the facial nerve found that operative time halved between the first and second sessions of decompression, providing objective evidence for a short inherent learning curve 26 . This has been anecdotally reported by several other authors, 15 , 37 , 46 , 60 without quantification. Thus, several groups recommend an audited training period for surgeons adopting ultrasonic technology.…”

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Piezoelectric technology in otolaryngology, and head and neck surgery: a review

Meller

Havas

2017

J. Laryngol. Otol.

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Piezoelectric technology has been successfully employed, particularly in otology and skull base surgery, where its specific advantages versus traditional drills include a lack of 'blunting' and tissue selectivity. Technical advantages include ease of use, a short learning curve and improved visibility. Its higher cost warrants consideration given that clinically significant improvements in operative time and morbidity have not yet been proven. Further studies may define the evolving role of piezoelectric surgery in otolaryngology, and head and neck surgery.

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