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'Smart' grommets.

N Goncalves1, D Lubbe1, S Peer2

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery,Groote Schuur Hospital,Cape Town.

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|January 15, 2019
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A new smartphone technique for endoscopic grommet insertion is cost-effective and time-saving. This method offers a valuable alternative to traditional microscope-based procedures, especially in resource-limited environments.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Medical Devices
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Traditional microscope-based methods for grommet insertion can be resource-intensive.
  • There is a need for efficient and cost-effective otologic surgical techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel smartphone-based technique for endoscopic grommet insertion.
  • To evaluate its feasibility as an alternative to conventional methods.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a smartphone-based endoscopic system for grommet insertion.
  • Application of the technique in a clinical or simulated setting.

Main Results:

  • The smartphone-based technique was successfully implemented.
Keywords:
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  • The method demonstrated cost-effectiveness and time-saving benefits.

    • Conclusions:

    • This novel approach provides a viable and efficient alternative for endoscopic grommet insertion.
    • It is particularly suitable for resource-constrained healthcare settings.