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A low-cost prosthetic orbital simulation model for endoscopic anterior ethmoid artery ligation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 March 2023

J Yapp Open the ORCID record for J Yapp [Opens in a new window] ,
R Sebastian  and
S Khwaja
J Yapp*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital of South Manchester, Manchester, UK
R Sebastian
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital of South Manchester, Manchester, UK
S Khwaja
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital of South Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Corresponding author: J Yapp; Email: joeyapp1996@gmail.com
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Abstract

Objective

This study aimed to develop and evaluate a low-cost orbital prosthesis for simulation of endoscopically assisted intra-orbital anterior ethmoidal artery ligation.

Methods

A low-cost orbital prosthesis was built and evaluated by ENT surgical trainees. Feedback was given following the assessment in the form of a face validity questionnaire.

Results

Results were scored on a Likert scale of 1–7 (low to high). Trainees had limited exposure to the procedure (40 per cent) and predominantly low levels of confidence (mean, 3.67) that correlated with a lack of first-hand experience. The anatomy and likeness to human tissue of the prosthesis were both ranked highly, with mean scores of 5.0 and 4.93, respectively.

Conclusion

The results of this study support the idea that a simple anatomical prosthesis for the simulation of endoscopic anterior ethmoidal artery ligation can be created with potential value to otolaryngology surgical training. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first documentation of simulated surgical epistaxis management using an artificial anatomical model.

Keywords

Otolaryngologyepistaxisligationeducation
Type
Main Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 137 , Issue 12 , December 2023 , pp. 1368 - 1373
Copyright
Copyright © The Author(s), 2023. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of J.L.O. (1984) LIMITED

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Dr J Yapp takes responsibility for the integrity of the content of the paper

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