Model Myringotomy Practice Set: A do-it-yourself and inexpensive alternative

Authors

  • Melita Jesusa Suga Tuaño-Uy Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery University of Santo Tomas Hospital España, Manila
  • Norberto V. Martinez Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery University of Santo Tomas Hospital España, Manila

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32412/pjohns.v23i1.771

Keywords:

myringotomy practice set, myringotomy, middle ear ventilation, tympanostomy, tympanostomy tube insertion, instrumentation

Abstract

Objective:       To develop a simple, portable, inexpensive model for otolaryngology trainees to practice on and develop skills required for myringotomy and tympanostomy tube insertion.

Materials and Methods:       Recycled plastic egg crate, a 3-cc plastic syringe, micropore™ tape and modeling clay were used to create a model to practice myringotomy and tympanostomy tube insertion utilizing tubes fashioned from a recycled 18 guage intravenous catheter.

Result:            The model myringotomy practice set is an inexpensive, simple do-it-yourself device made of locally available, mostly recycled materials.

 

Key words:  myringotomy practice set, myringotomy, middle ear ventilation, tympanostomy, tympanostomy tube insertion, instrumentation

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Published

2008-06-30

How to Cite

1.
Tuaño-Uy MJS, Martinez NV. Model Myringotomy Practice Set: A do-it-yourself and inexpensive alternative. Philipp J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg [Internet]. 2008 Jun. 30 [cited 2024 Nov. 21];23(1):31-4. Available from: https://pjohns.pso-hns.org/index.php/pjohns/article/view/771

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2008): Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Section

Surgical Innovation and Instrumentation

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