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A new alternative to the operating microscope in the temporal bone laboratory

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

P. M. Kirkland*
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, UK.
P. Tostevin
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr P. Kirkland, F.R.C.S., Flat 2, 17 Upper Gordon Road, Camberley, Surrey GU15 2HJ.

Abstract

Cadaveric temporal bone surgery has previously required the use of the operating microscope. However, in this financial climate, the cost of a microscope can prove prohibitive to many departments. We describe a less expensive, alternative form of magnification and illumination in the temporal bone laboratory.

Type
Short Communication
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1997

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