title: Use of laser, otoendoscopy and facial nerve monitoring in otological surgery: United Kingdom survey.
abstract: Newer surgical tools, which have been widely accepted as important adjuncts in otological surgery, include the laser, otoendoscopy and facial nerve monitoring. A confidential postal questionnaire survey was carried out to evaluate the usage of these newer techniques among the Consultant members of the British Association of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Our study revealed that the usage of otoendoscopy, laser and/or facial nerve monitoring is not as widespread as might be thought among otological surgeons in the United Kingdom.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Lewisham, London, UK.
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authors.lastname: Saravanappa
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authors.lastname: Balfour
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authors.lastname: Bowdler
mesh_terms: D004724:Endoscopy / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005154:Facial Nerve / Q000502:physiology; D020220:Facial Nerve Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D016343:Monitoring, Intraoperative / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D013506:Otologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D011364:Professional Practice / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom