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Mireia Quer-Castells1, Marta Sandoval1,2, Francisco Larrosa3,4
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, C Villarroel 170, 08036, Barcelona, Spain.
Background:
The management of glomus tympanicum tumours can be challenging. Blue laser coagulation may improve bleeding control thus facilitating an endoscopic transcanal excision. The objective of this presentation is to illustrate the authors' experience using this novel tool.
Methods:
Case report of a patient that underwent exclusive endoscopic transcanal blue laser surgery of a class A2 glomus tympanicum tumour in a tertiary referral center.
Conclusion:
The present study provides evidence of the safety and efficacy of endoscopic blue laser surgery, for the minimally invasive treatment of early-stage glomus tympanicum tumours.
