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An animal model for training in endoscopic nasal and sinus surgery

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Quentin Gardiner ,
Matthew Oluwole ,
Luke Tan  and
Paul S. White
Quentin Gardiner*
Affiliation:
Rhinology Research Unit, University Department of Otolaryngology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee DD1 9SY, UK.
Matthew Oluwole
Affiliation:
Rhinology Research Unit, University Department of Otolaryngology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee DD1 9SY, UK.
Luke Tan
Affiliation:
Rhinology Research Unit, University Department of Otolaryngology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee DD1 9SY, UK.
Paul S. White
Affiliation:
Rhinology Research Unit, University Department of Otolaryngology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee DD1 9SY, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr Quentin Gardiner, F.R.C.S., Rhinology Research Unit, University Department of Otolaryngology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee DD1 9SY, UK. Fax: +44 1382 632816
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Abstract

An animal model has been devised to allow trainees in nasal and sinus endoscopy to develop basic instrument handling and psychomotor skills, without risk to patients.The sheep's head obtained from the abattoir was modified slightly to simulate more closely the human situation. The model permits nasendoscopy, foreign body removal, septoplasty, turbinate reduction, frontal and maxillary sinoscopy, antrostomy and an epistaxis exercise. To date the tissues have been used freshly thawed, and must be used on the day of preparation.

Keywords

Paranasal sinusesEndoscopySurgerySheepEducation

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 110 , Issue 5 , May 1996 , pp. 425 - 428
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Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1996

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