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. 2019 Jun;14(2):73-75.
doi: 10.1016/j.joto.2019.02.001. Epub 2019 Feb 23.

New low-cost magnifying device for temporal bone laboratory

Vittorio Rinaldi  1   2 , Manuele Casale  1 , Antonio Moffa  3 , Giovanni Mancini  2 , Daniela Carioli  4 , Didier Portmann  5 , Michele Cassano  3 , Lorenzo Pignataro  4
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New low-cost magnifying device for temporal bone laboratory

Vittorio Rinaldi et al. J Otol. 2019 Jun.

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Abstract

Temporal bone dissection has important role in educating and training oto and skull base surgeons. Mounting of a temporal bone laboratory is expensive. A dedicated magnifying system, such as a surgical microscope or an endoscopic equipment, represents one of the most significant costs. The aim of this study is to test and demonstrate the utility of a commercial USB as a low-cost solution to equip the laboratory with a good magnifying system and illumination.

Keywords: Temporal bone dissection; Temporal bone laboratory; Temporal bone surgical technique training.

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View of a right transcanal tympanotomy performed with the USB microscope.
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View of a right mastoidectomy with posterior tympanotomy performed with the USB microscope.
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The USB microscope is installed as “microscope” on its adjustable height stand.Connected to a laptop, a right transcanal tympanotomy has been performed.
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