Grommet insertion using a branula.
OBJECTIVE
To develop an easy method of performing myringotomy and grommet insertion, using minimal instruments.


METHODS
An ear speculum and a branula were used.


RESULTS
This method was found to be useful.


CONCLUSIONS
An easy method of performing myringotomy and grommet insertion is proposed.
Raman
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Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ramanr_99@yahoo.com
Rahmat
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D004424:Ear Canal / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008876:Middle Ear Ventilation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010034:Otitis Media with Effusion / Q000601:surgery*; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D014432:Tympanic Membrane / Q000502:physiology