title: [Endoscopy of the middle ear].
abstract: The otoscopy is a major point in a daily practice. The otoscope is usually used. In an ENT practice, the microscope is the main instrument but presents limits. The use of rigid endoscopes allows to refine considerably this otoscopy. In ear surgery, the endoscopy of the middle ear for ear chronic diseases has evolved, from an additional tool to the microscope towards an exclusive surgical procedure with its own indications, advantages and limits.
authors.affiliation: ORPAC, département ORL, chirurgie de la face et du cou, clinique du Palais, 06130 Grasse. ayachestef@orange.fr
authors.forename: Stéphane
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ayache
mesh_terms: D004432:Ear, Middle / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019720:Otoscopes; D038781:Otoscopy