Efficacy and safety of a self-expandable retainer in endoscopic ear surgery.

Yun Ji Lee Woo Seok Kang Jong Woo Chung

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2024)

A reduction in unnecessary endoscopic cleaning during EES was observed while using the self-expandable retainer, leading to increased surgeon satisfaction and efficiency. Furthermore, as a safe method without side effects, the retainer could be widely used to various indications for EES beyond tympanoplasty.

Keyphrases

ultrasound guided
minimally invasive
coronary artery bypass
robot assisted
endoscopic submucosal dissection
surgical site infection
patient satisfaction