Prevention of nostril laceration in endonasal drilling: The use of protective ear speculum
Patrick Dubach,
Efterpi Michalidou,
Manuel Waser
et al.
Abstract:Key Points: • The use of drills in endoscopic rhinosurgery allows for
precise, safe and rapid removal of solid bone in standard procedures
such as dacryo-cysto-rhinostomia and has become indispensable in
complicated surgical interventions such as median maxillectomy •
Conventional otologic drills are often used as they are readily
available, economical and very robust in use • Injuries caused by the
rotating shaft of the burr are rare yet it can represent a serious
complication following drilling procedures in… Show more
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