Application of Ultrasonic Aspirators in Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery

Dominic Vernon; Brian C. Lobo; Jonathan Y. Ting

doi:10.1016/j.otc.2017.01.011

Application of Ultrasonic Aspirators in Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery

Dominic Vernon, Brian C. Lobo, Jonathan Y. Ting

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Abstract

Ultrasonic aspirators (UAs) are increasingly being used in rhinology and skull base surgery. The use of ultrasonic vibration for the removal of bony tissue transfers minimal heat to surrounding tissues and is relatively atraumatic to nearby soft tissue structures. This article details the development and application of this technology in septoturbinoplasty, endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), and skull base surgery. The benefits and limitations of UAs compared with conventionally powered instruments are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	607-616
Number of pages	10
Journal	Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
Volume	50
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otc.2017.01.011
State	Published - Jun 1 2017
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Endoscopic DCR
Piezosurgery
Skull base surgery
Turbinoplasty
Ultrasonic aspirator

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Otorhinolaryngology

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