COVID-19 and ear endoscopy in otologic practices.
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol
; 278(6): 2133-2135, 2021 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-32876726
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Otolaryngologists have had to postpone the majority of surgical procedures in the current COVID-19 pandemic. Airborne transmission, beyond the projection of droplets from upper airways, expose healthcare workers to a risk of viral infection. Aerosol generating procedures (AGP) increase the risk of viral transmission to staff within the operating room.METHODS:
Surgery of middle ear and mastoid is also considered an AGP, particularly mastoidectomy performed using a high-speed drill. The authors report their experience in endoscopic ear surgery as an alternative technique to reduce AGP in otologic procedures.RESULTS:
Transcanal endoscopic ear surgery is a reliable technique used to manage many otologic conditions.CONCLUSION:
The endoscopic approach may reduce the risk of viral transmission to operating room staff by reducing the need for mastoidectomy.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Otológicos
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COVID-19
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol
Assunto da revista:
OTORRINOLARINGOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
França