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A novel endoscopic hydro-mastoidectomy technique for transcanal endoscopic ear surgery

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 April 2019

S Nishiike ,
K Oshima ,
T Imai  and
S Uetsuka
S Nishiike*
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Osaka Rosai Hospital, Sakai, Japan
K Oshima
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Osaka Rosai Hospital, Sakai, Japan
T Imai
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Osaka Rosai Hospital, Sakai, Japan
S Uetsuka
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Osaka Rosai Hospital, Sakai, Japan
*
Author for correspondence: Dr Suetaka Nishiike, Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Osaka Rosai Hospital, 1179-3 Nagasonecho, Kita-ku, Sakai, Osaka 591-8025, Japan E-mail: snishiike@osakah.johas.go.jp
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Abstract

Background

In order to remove a cholesteatoma in the mastoid under transcanal endoscopic ear surgery, it is necessary to perform transcanal endoscopic mastoidectomy. Bone dust and blood, however, obscure the surgical field. A novel endoscopic hydro-mastoidectomy technique was developed, in which the operator performs the mastoidectomy ‘underwater’ using a lens cleaning system that provides saline perfusion in the surgical space.

Methods

A curved round coarse diamond bur is attached to an otological drill. A lens cleaning sheath is fitted to the endoscope. The surgeon controls the infusion of saline solution by stepping on a footswitch of the power console.

Results

Endoscopic hydro-mastoidectomy washes out bone dust and blood from the surgical field, improving the surgical view during mastoidectomy. Additionally, the operator can easily control the flow of saline perfusion.

Conclusion

This technique provides a clear surgical view by washing out bone dust and blood from the surgical area. The setup for endoscopic hydro-mastoidectomy technique is easy and the operator needs only to buy sheaths if they already own the power console, as many otological and rhinological surgeons do.

Keywords

Ear, MiddleCholesteatomaMastoidSurgical Procedures, Operative

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Type
Short Communications
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 133 , Issue 3 , March 2019 , pp. 248 - 250
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited, 2019 

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Footnotes

Dr S Nishiike takes responsibility for the integrity of the content of the paper

Presented orally at the Japan Otological Society Annual Meeting, 22–24 November 2017, Yokohama, Japan.

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