Self-Retaining Harpoon Tympanostomy Tube with Applicator

Authors

  • Konrad P. Aguila Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32412/pjohns.v22i1-2.797

Keywords:

middle ear ventilation, tympanostomy tube insertion, grommet insertion, instrumentation

Abstract

Objective: To describe a novel harpoon design for a low cost, self retaining tympanostomy tube with applicator used in a 38-year-old female for otitis media with effusion.

Methods:   

  1. Study design: Instrumental Innovation/Case Report
  2. Setting:  Tertiary Hospital in Metro Manila

Results:   The tympanostomy tube was inserted under endoscopic guidance within 10 seconds, remained in place for two months with relief of symptoms, and spontaneously extruded by the seventh month of follow-up.

Conclusion:  The harpoon-designed tube with applicator provided ease of insertion and good anchorage in the tympanic membrane.  Maximizing the use of a stylet-needle as both perforator and applicator simplified the tympanostomy and ventilating tube insertion procedures into a single maneuver.

 

 

Key words: middle ear ventilation, tympanostomy tube insertion, grommet  insertion, instrumentation

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Published

2007-11-28

How to Cite

1.
Aguila KP. Self-Retaining Harpoon Tympanostomy Tube with Applicator. Philipp J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg [Internet]. 2007 Nov. 28 [cited 2024 Nov. 21];22(1-2):27-30. Available from: https://pjohns.pso-hns.org/index.php/pjohns/article/view/797

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 1-2 (2007): Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Section

Surgical Innovation and Instrumentation

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