title: Ventilation tube insertion under local anesthesia.
abstract: A new technique for tympanocentesis and grommet insertion using local anesthetic is described. Its routine application in suitable patients will greatly simplify the management of ventilation tube insertion in the modern health care system.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, United Medical School, Guys' Hospital, University of London, England.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Hickey
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Buckley
authors.forename: A F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: O'Connor
mesh_terms: D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D004338:Drug Combinations; D006801:Humans; D008012:Lidocaine; D000077442:Lidocaine, Prilocaine Drug Combination; D008876:Middle Ear Ventilation; D011318:Prilocaine
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D004338:Drug Combinations; D000077442:Lidocaine, Prilocaine Drug Combination; D011318:Prilocaine; D008012:Lidocaine