Open AccessA Novel 3D-Printed Head Holder for Guinea Pig Ear Surgery
Author(s) -
Chris Valentini,
Young Jae Ryu,
Betsy Szeto,
Michelle Yu,
Anil K. Lalwani,
Jeffrey W. Kysar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
otology and neurotology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.147
H-Index - 104
eISSN - 1537-4505
pISSN - 1531-7129
DOI - 10.1097/mao.0000000000003255
Subject(s) - medicine , head (geology) , lever , biomedical engineering , surgery , physics , quantum mechanics , geomorphology , geology
Otologic surgery in guinea pig requires head immobilization for microscopic manipulation. Existing commercially available stereotaxic frames are expensive and impede access to the ear as they rely on ear bars or mouthpieces to secure the head.