COVID-19 and ear endoscopy in otologic practices

Stephane Ayache; Walter Kutz; Brandon Isaacson; Mohamed Badr-El-Dine; Joao Flavio Nogueira; Daniele Marchioni; Livio Presutti

doi:10.1007/s00405-020-06309-9

COVID-19 and ear endoscopy in otologic practices

Stephane Ayache, Walter Kutz, Brandon Isaacson, Mohamed Badr-El-Dine, Joao Flavio Nogueira, Daniele Marchioni, Livio Presutti

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Purpose: Otolaryngologists have had to postpone the majority of surgical procedures in the current COVID-19 pandemic. Airborne transmission, beyond the projection of droplets from upper airways, expose healthcare workers to a risk of viral infection. Aerosol generating procedures (AGP) increase the risk of viral transmission to staff within the operating room. Methods: Surgery of middle ear and mastoid is also considered an AGP, particularly mastoidectomy performed using a high-speed drill. The authors report their experience in endoscopic ear surgery as an alternative technique to reduce AGP in otologic procedures. Results: Transcanal endoscopic ear surgery is a reliable technique used to manage many otologic conditions. Conclusion: The endoscopic approach may reduce the risk of viral transmission to operating room staff by reducing the need for mastoidectomy.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	2133-2135
Number of pages	3
Journal	European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
Volume	278
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-020-06309-9
State	Published - Jun 2021

Keywords

COVID-19
Ear
Endoscopy
Microscopy
Otology

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Otorhinolaryngology

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