COVID-19 and otologic surgery

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In this article, we aim to summarize the impacts of COVID-19 on the practice of otologic surgery. Cadaveric studies have indicated COVID-19 viral particles are present in the middle ear mucosa of infected hosts. Otologic procedures can generate significant amounts of droplets due to reliance on high-speed drills. Multiple guidelines have been developed to improve patient and provider safety peri-operatively. Particle dispersion can be mitigated during microscopic mastoidectomy by utilizing barrier drape techniques. The barrier drape may similarly be applied to the surgical exoscope. Endoscopic techniques have theoretical improved safety benefits by minimizing the need for drilling. The discoveries and innovations borne of the COVID-19 pandemic will lay the groundwork for the practice of otology amidst future pandemics.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2022

Erschienen:

2022

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:33

Enthalten in:

Operative techniques in otolaryngology--head and neck surgery - 33(2022), 2 vom: 26. Juni, Seite 96-102

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Tan, Donald [VerfasserIn]
Yancey, Kristen L [VerfasserIn]
Hunter, Jacob B [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

COVID-19
Cadaver
Ear
Endoscopy
Humans
Journal Article
Mastoidectomy
Middle
Mucous Membrane
Otolaryngology
Pandemics
SARS-CoV-2
Virion

Anmerkungen:

Date Revised 21.12.2022

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.otot.2022.04.004

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM340310197