Open AccessEndoscopic Inside‐Out Mastoidectomy with the Ultrasonic Bone Aspirator
Author(s) -
Mehta Rahul,
Mankekar Gauri,
Mayland Erica,
Melder Katie,
Arriaga Moises A.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
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Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2473-974X
DOI - 10.1177/2473974x18821923
Subject(s) - mastoidectomy , aspirator , cholesteatoma , medicine , suction , surgery , ultrasonic sensor , temporal bone , radiology , engineering , mechanical engineering
We report our experience using the ultrasonic bone aspirator (UBA) for transcanal endoscopic “inside out” mastoidectomy. The UBA has irrigation, suction, and nonrotatory ultrasonic bone‐removing technology in 1 handpiece, which makes it appropriate for bone removal during this procedure. The results of our study show that this technique is safe and effective for patients with cholesteatoma in a small sclerotic mastoid. We also discuss the nuances associated with using the UBA during endoscopic ear surgery.