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¹From the Georgetown University School of Medicine (H.B.); and Departments of Surgery (B.M.W.), and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (S.M.), MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (K.M.M), University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI.

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A new simulator for peritonsillar abscess drainage was developed. This realistic and useful model effectively teaches essential skills for managing this common oropharyngeal disorder in otolaryngology training.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Surgical Simulation
Otorhinolaryngology

Background:

Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a common oropharyngeal infection requiring drainage.
There is a growing demand for effective training simulators for PTA management.
Existing methods may not adequately prepare trainees for PTA needle aspiration and incision/drainage.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the construction of a novel PTA simulator.
To evaluate the realism and usefulness of the simulator in teaching drainage skills.
To assess the simulator's utility in residency training programs.

Main Methods:

A PTA drainage simulator was constructed using accessible, reusable materials.
Expert otolaryngologists demonstrated PTA drainage techniques on the model.
Novice learners practiced the procedures, followed by a Likert-scale questionnaire assessment.

Main Results:

The simulator was successfully created using readily available materials.
18 otolaryngologists and senior residents participated.
All participants found the simulator realistic, with 94% agreeing it correlates with essential PTA management skills.

Conclusions:

An easily reproducible PTA simulator was developed.
The simulator was highly rated for teaching PTA anatomy.
It provides valuable hands-on experience for developing drainage skills.