Laryngeal Tiririt (Bridge): for Microlaryngeal Surgery Shake

Authors

  • Brent P. Lavarias Department of Ear Nose Throat - Head and Neck Surgery, Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center
  • Archimedes B. Bagnes Department of Ear Nose Throat - Head and Neck Surgery, Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center
  • Gil M. Vicente Department of Ear Nose Throat - Head and Neck Surgery, Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32412/pjohns.v22i1-2.799

Keywords:

Laryngoscopes, instrumentation

Abstract

Objective: To design an instrument for steadying instrument handling during microlaryngeal surgery using an operating laryngoscope.

Method: Our device design takes its cue (pun intended) from professional billiards players like our very own Efren “Bata” Reyes. The Laryngeal tiririt (bridge or rake) draws inspiration from the billiards bridge (locally known as tiririt) used to extend the player’s reach when the cue ball is too far to make an accurate shot.

Setting: The Laryngeal tiririt was used and tested by senior residents in microlaryngeal surgeries done in our Institution.

Result: The Laryngeal tiririt greatly improved the accuracy required in laryngeal surgeries without adding up huge set up or expensive equipment.

Keywords: Laryngoscopes, instrumentation

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Published

2007-11-28

How to Cite

1.
Lavarias BP, Bagnes AB, Vicente GM. Laryngeal Tiririt (Bridge): for Microlaryngeal Surgery Shake. Philipp J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg [Internet]. 2007 Nov. 28 [cited 2024 Apr. 18];22(1-2):31-2. Available from: https://pjohns.pso-hns.org/index.php/pjohns/article/view/799

Issue

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

Section

Surgical Innovation and Instrumentation

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