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ArticleIndian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India2025

Feasibility of Angulated Curettes in Endoscopic Ear Surgery: A Study on Goat Head Temporal Bone Models.

Sapna Ramkrishna Parab, Mubarak M Khan, Rizwan Abduljabbar Memon, Mayur H Ingale, Vinod Shinde

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Sapna Ramkrishna ParabSushrut ENT Hospital and Dr. Khan's Research Center, Talegaon Dabhade, India.ORCID 0000-0002-8058-7117
Mubarak M KhanSushrut ENT Hospital and Dr. Khan's Research Center, Talegaon Dabhade, India.ORCID 0000-0002-8405-4406
Rizwan Abduljabbar MemonCare ENT Hospital, UL 9 Century Apartments, Besides Municipal Water Tank, Behind Juhapura Bus Stand, Juhapura Cross Road, Ahmedabad, 380055 India.
Mayur H IngaleDepartment of ENT, Dr D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune India.
Vinod ShindeDepartment of ENT, Dr D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune India.

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Abstract

Transcanal endoscopic techniques have transformed the external ear canal into an operative gateway. The evolution history of endoscopic ear instruments has always been driven by the surgeon's demand in certain procedures. Because simple procedures (such as drilling and curetting) in microscopic postaural approach might become extremely difficult in the settings of Endoscopic ear surgery with the transcanal approach. This necessitated the need for the modifications in the existing instrumentation to be used efficiently during EES. In this manuscript, we describe the modified curette by imparting an angle at its distal end and describe the advantages of it.

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Bent curetteEndoscope holderEndoscopic ear surgeryModified micro-ear instruments

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PMCPMC11890715

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