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Transeustachian Middle Ear Endoscopy Using a Steerable Distal-Camera Tipped Endoscope.
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Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology [Otol Neurotol] 2022 Feb 01; Vol. 43 (2), pp. 206-211. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Objective: Demonstrate the ability of a novel steerable distal chip endoscope to traverse the Eustachian tube and provide diagnostic quality images of the human middle ear.<br />Patients: Three cadaveric temporal bone specimens were used in this work.<br />Intervention: Diagnostic transeustachian endoscopy of the middle ear was performed.<br />Main Outcome Measure: Diagnostic image quality.<br />Results: A novel 1.62 mm steerable endoscope successfully cannulated the Eustachian tube of three human cadaveric temporal bone specimens to reveal intact middle ear anatomy with high optical clarity.<br />Conclusions: A steerable endoscope can be designed to traverse the human Eustachian tube and provide diagnostic quality images of middle ear anatomy.<br />Competing Interests: The authors disclose no conflicts of interest.<br /> (Copyright © 2021, Otology & Neurotology, Inc.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1537-4505
- Volume :
- 43
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 34669684
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/MAO.0000000000003384