title: Ultrasonic bone removal with the Sonopet Omni: a new instrument for orbital and lacrimal surgery.
abstract: We used a new instrument that ultrasonically removes bone (Sonopet Omni, model UST-2001 Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator) in 13 orbital decompressions and 6 dacryocystorhinostomies. We noted no surgical complications of ocular or soft tissue damage, infection, inflammation, or visual loss. Visualization, manipulation, ease of use, and speed were far superior with the Sonopet ultrasonic bone curette compared with drills or rongeurs. The Sonopet Omni is an outstanding innovation in technology for bone removal in surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, West Virginia University Eye Institute, Morgantown 26506, USA.
authors.forename: Jennifer A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Sivak-Callcott
authors.forename: John V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Linberg
authors.forename: Sarit
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Patel
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003608:Dacryocystorhinostomy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D019299:Decompression, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*