Endoscopic Inside-Out Mastoidectomy with the Ultrasonic Bone Aspirator. Issue 1 (January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mehta, Rahul; Mankekar, Gauri; Mayland, Erica; Melder, Katie; Arriaga, Moises A.
• Is Part Of: OTO open. Volume 3:Issue 1(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-01
• Subjects: cholesteatoma -- endoscope -- inside out mastoidectomy -- ultrasonic bone aspirator; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1177/2473974X18821923
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2473-974X

Abstract

We report our experience using the ultrasonic bone aspirator (UBA) for transcanal endoscopic "inside out" mastoidectomy. The UBA has irrigation, suction, and nonrotatory ultrasonic bone-removing technology in 1 handpiece, which makes it appropriate for bone removal during this procedure. The results of our study show that this technique is safe and effective for patients with cholesteatoma in a small sclerotic mastoid. We also discuss the nuances associated with using the UBA during endoscopic ear surgery.