title: A new alternative to the operating microscope in the temporal bone laboratory.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, UK.
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Kirkland
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Tostevin
mesh_terms: 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*