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An animal model for endoscopic endonasal surgery and dacryocystorhinostomy training: uses and limitations of the lamb's head
R Mladina, K Vuković, R Štern Padovan, N Skitarelić
Journal: The Journal of Laryngology & Otology / Volume 125 / Issue 7 / July 2011
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 12 May 2011, pp. 696-700
Print publication: July 2011
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Objectives:
Structured training in endoscopic sinus surgery is essential, considering the serious potential complications. We have developed a detailed endoscopic endonasal surgery training programme, using a lamb's head model. This study aimed to assess the possibilities of using such a model for endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy training.
Materials and methods:
Dacryocystography was performed on lamb's head models, which were then meticulously dissected, both macroscopically and endoscopically, to assess the nasolacrimal system.
Results:
Dacryocystography showed the absence of a lacrimal sac in all the lamb's heads dissected. This result was confirmed by dissection.
Conclusion:
Lamb's heads are excellent models with which to teach endoscopic sinus surgery techniques. However, this study clearly demonstrated the absence of a lacrimal sac in all such models dissected. Thus, this animal model is inappropriate for endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy training.