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Protection of tympanomeatal flaps using Visibility Background Material

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 April 2010

N B Oozeer  and
A Iyer
N B Oozeer*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Monklands Hospital, Airdrie, UK
A Iyer
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Monklands Hospital, Airdrie, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Miss Nashreen Banon Oozeer, ENT Specialty Registrar 5, Department of Otolaryngology, Monklands Hospital, Airdrie ML6 0JS, UK. Fax: +44 (0)1236 760015 E-mail: n.oozeer@googlemail.com
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Abstract

Background:

Over the years, various materials have been used by otologists to protect tympanomeatal flaps from damage by suction equipment or drills.

Objective:

This report aims to describe the use of Mercian's Visibility Background Material® (an inert, silicone-based material licensed for use in the human body, which does not get caught in drill flukes) to protect tympanomeatal flaps.

Conclusion:

We have used this material for over 12 months, without any complications.

Keywords

TympanoplastyOtologic Surgical Procedures
Type
Short Communications
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 124 , Issue 9 , September 2010 , pp. 995 - 996
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2010

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