Open AccessThe application of a 70° endoscope in performing transcanal middle ear surgery
Author(s) -
Kuan-Chung Ting,
Tzong-Yang Tu
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of the chinese medical association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.535
H-Index - 42
eISSN - 1728-7731
pISSN - 1726-4901
DOI - 10.1097/jcma.0000000000000481
Subject(s) - medicine , ossicles , middle ear , endoscope , surgery , perforation , ear canal , myringoplasty , operating microscope , tympanoplasty , eustachian tube , radiology , punching , materials science , metallurgy
Endoscopes increase the expediency of transcanal middle ear surgery. However, the application of a 70° endoscope is limited and seldom discussed, mainly because of its large angle. We introduce our experiences with the 70° endoscope in transcanal middle ear surgery.