Uzomefuna Vincent, Glynn Fergal
Otolaryngology Department, Our Lady's Children Hospital Crumlin, Dublin 12, Ireland.
ISRN Otolaryngol. 2012 Apr 19;2012:713901. doi: 10.5402/2012/713901. Print 2012.
Objective. To describe our technique of performing tonsillotomy that increases visibility by providing a better view of the tonsils and related structures through the use of a 30-degree scope. Method. Patients had tonsillotomy with microdebrider with the aid of a 30-degree endoscope for both visualization and on-screen projection and magnification. Result. The endoscope-assisted technique provides a more detailed exposure of pharyngeal structures and their relationships with the tonsils. It is easier to clearly visualize the upper and lower poles. The magnification with the endoscope makes it easier to appreciate anatomic details and identify/deal selectively with minute bleeding points. Conclusion. The use of 30-degree endoscope in tonsillotomy provides better visualization of the upper and lower tonsil poles and may make the procedure easier for the surgeon and safer for the patient.
目的。描述我们进行扁桃体切除术的技术，该技术通过使用30度内窥镜提供扁桃体及相关结构的更好视野，从而提高可见度。方法。患者在30度内窥镜辅助下使用微型清创器进行扁桃体切除术，用于可视化、屏幕投影和放大。结果。内窥镜辅助技术能更详细地暴露咽部结构及其与扁桃体的关系。更容易清晰地看到上极和下极。内窥镜的放大功能使解剖细节更容易辨认，并能选择性地识别/处理微小出血点。结论。在扁桃体切除术中使用30度内窥镜可更好地观察扁桃体上极和下极，可能使手术医生操作更简便，患者更安全。
