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  • Summarize COVID-19's impact on otologic surgery.
  • Outline safety measures and innovations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and guidelines.
  • Analysis of particle dispersion mitigation techniques.

Main Results:

  • Development of peri-operative safety guidelines.
  • Barrier drapes reduce particle dispersion in mastoidectomy.
  • Endoscopic techniques offer theoretical safety advantages.

Conclusions:

  • COVID-19 spurred innovations in otologic surgical safety.
  • New techniques will shape future pandemic preparedness in otology.