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A novel method of teaching adenoidectomy using suction diathermy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2012

S J Cartwright ,
S J Thorne  and
E Okpala
S J Cartwright*
Affiliation:
Kent, Surrey & Sussex Deanery, UK
S J Thorne
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey, GU16 7UJ, Frimley, UK
E Okpala
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey, GU16 7UJ, Frimley, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Mr S J Cartwright, 36 Elms Road, Wokingham RG40 2AA, UK E-mail: sjcartwright@doctors.org.uk
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Abstract

Methods which aid and enhance the teaching of surgical procedures to trainees are beneficial to both trainer and trainee. In this article, we suggest a simple way of performing suction diathermy which allows the trainer to provide a template for the trainee to reproduce. Related articles have suggested the use of additional equipment, such as an endoscope; however, the method we describe requires no additional technical elements. Thus, it represents a sound and efficient teaching tool.

Keywords

AdenoidectomyDiathermyMedical Education

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Type
Short Communication
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 126 , Issue 8 , August 2012 , pp. 818 - 820
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2012

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