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Needle myringotomy: a useful technique with the increased prevalence of the human immunodeficiency virus

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

M. A. Thorp
M. A. Thorp*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, University of Cape Town, Republic of South Africa
*
Address for correspondence: Dr M. A. Thorp, Department of Otolaryngology, Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory 7925, Republic of South Africa.
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Abstract

Myringotomy is one of the most common procedures performed by ENT surgeons. Use of the tip of a hypodermic needle not only provides a neat and precise incision into the tympanic membrane, but is also a cheap and disposable means of doing so. Sterility is virtually guaranteed avoiding any possibility of cross contamination between consecutive patients.

Keywords

Otitis media with effusionSurgery, operative
Type
Short Communication
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 112 , Issue 9 , September 1998 , pp. 865 - 866
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1998

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