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An avoidable occupational hazard during mastoid surgery

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

F. J. Lannigan ,
N. S. Jones  and
M. V. von Schoenberg
F. J. Lannigan*
Affiliation:
London
N. S. Jones
Affiliation:
London
M. V. von Schoenberg
Affiliation:
London
*
F. Lannigan, F.R.C.S., Ed, E.N.T. Department, Guy's Hospital, St Thomas Street, London SE1 9RT
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Abstract

Conjunctival innoculation is a previously unrecognized hazard for the otologist during mastoid surgery. This experiment assesses the spread of droplet contamination during temporal bone dissection. The results suggest that otologists and assistants should wear eye protection during exposure of the mastoid antrum by drilling.

Type
Main Articles
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 103 , Issue 6 , June 1989 , pp. 566
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1989

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