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. 2020 Jul 1;146(7):671-672.
doi: 10.1001/jamaoto.2020.1064.

A Simple Technique for Droplet Control During Mastoid Surgery

Jeffrey D Carron  1 , Lauren S Buck  1 , Claude F Harbarger  1 , Thomas L Eby  1
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A Simple Technique for Droplet Control During Mastoid Surgery

Jeffrey D Carron et al. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. .

Abstract

This case-control study seeks to devise and evaluate a drape system to control the droplet spray during mastoidectomy.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Dr Carron reported receiving grants from Med-El Corporation outside the submitted work. No other disclosures were reported.

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Figure 1.
Figure 1.. Surgical Setup With Clear Plastic Drape (C-Armor) in Place
Figure 2.
Figure 2.. Spray on Drape After 5 Minutes of Drilling
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