title: Application of Ultrasonic Aspirators in Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery.
abstract: Ultrasonic aspirators (UAs) are increasingly being used in rhinology and skull base surgery. The use of ultrasonic vibration for the removal of bony tissue transfers minimal heat to surrounding tissues and is relatively atraumatic to nearby soft tissue structures. This article details the development and application of this technology in septoturbinoplasty, endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), and skull base surgery. The benefits and limitations of UAs compared with conventionally powered instruments are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indiana University, Fesler Hall, 1130 West Michigan Street, Suite 400, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
authors.forename: Dominic
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Vernon
authors.affiliation: Rhinology, Sinus & Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Desk A-71, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
authors.forename: Brian C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Lobo
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indiana University, Fesler Hall, 1130 West Michigan Street, Suite 400, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA. Electronic address: joting@iupui.edu.
authors.forename: Jonathan Y
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Ting
mesh_terms: D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008579:Meningioma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D059745:Piezosurgery / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D019291:Skull Base / Q000601:surgery*; D013396:Suction / Q000295:instrumentation*
keywords: Endoscopic DCR; Piezosurgery; Skull base surgery; Turbinoplasty; Ultrasonic aspirator