Francesca Pirola1,2, Giuseppe Spriano3,4, Luca Malvezzi3,4. 1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Humanitas Clinical and Research Hospital IRCCS, Via Alessandro Manzoni 56, Rozzano, 20089, Milan, Italy. francesca.pirola@humanitas.it. 2. Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy. francesca.pirola@humanitas.it. 3. Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Humanitas Clinical and Research Hospital IRCCS, Via Alessandro Manzoni 56, Rozzano, 20089, Milan, Italy. 4. Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (e-DCR) is the mainstay for lacrimal sac/duct conditions. The purpose is to investigate the role of the exoscope as assisting tool in e-DCR. METHODS: Primary endpoint were symptoms resolution (epiphora/dacryocystitis) and time for surgery. Qualitative features of the exoscope were analyzed: a questionnaire administered to the surgical team allowed to evaluate the perceived quality of this technology. CONCLUSIONS: The exoscope is a new tool that may support e-DCR. It has comparable results on symptoms outcomes and time for surgery than classic e-DCR. This new technology was accepted by all team members and showed great teaching potential.
BACKGROUND: Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (e-DCR) is the mainstay for lacrimal sac/duct conditions. The purpose is to investigate the role of the exoscope as assisting tool in e-DCR. METHODS: Primary endpoint were symptoms resolution (epiphora/dacryocystitis) and time for surgery. Qualitative features of the exoscope were analyzed: a questionnaire administered to the surgical team allowed to evaluate the perceived quality of this technology. CONCLUSIONS: The exoscope is a new tool that may support e-DCR. It has comparable results on symptoms outcomes and time for surgery than classic e-DCR. This new technology was accepted by all team members and showed great teaching potential.
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Keywords:
Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy; Exoscope; Image magnification; New technology in lacrimal surgery; Teaching
Authors: Johannes Zenk; Alexander D Karatzanis; George Psychogios; Katrin Franzke; Michael Koch; Joachim Hornung; George A Velegrakis; Heinrich Iro Journal: Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol Date: 2009-05-26 Impact factor: 2.503
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