A new alternative to the operating microscope in the temporal bone laboratory.
Cadaveric temporal bone surgery has previously required the use of the operating microscope. However, in this financial climate, the cost of a microscope can prove prohibitive to many departments. We describe a less expensive, alternative form of magnification and illumination in the temporal bone laboratory.
Kirkland
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PM
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, UK.
Tostevin
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P
D002102:Cadaver; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate / Q000379:methods*; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D008853:Microscopy; D013506:Otologic Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000601:surgery*