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Use of Rubens pillow in functional endoscopic sinus surgery

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 March 2010

O Mulla ,
F Agada  and
D R Strachan
O Mulla
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, Bradford Royal Infirmary, UK
F Agada
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, Bradford Royal Infirmary, UK
D R Strachan*
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, Bradford Royal Infirmary, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Mr D R Strachan, Consultant ENT Surgeon, Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford, BD7 9RJ, UK. E-mail: david.strachan@bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk
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Abstract

Functional endoscopic sinus surgery is a common procedure in almost all ENT departments. Commonly, a head ring is used for head support during this procedure. We believe that the Rubens pillow enables better head stability and provides a better operating surface for surgical instruments.

Keywords

Paranasal SinusesEndoscopyOtorhinolaryngologic Surgical ProceduresOperating Rooms
Type
Short Communications
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 124 , Issue 11 , November 2010 , pp. 1200 - 1201
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2010

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