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European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology 10/2011

01-10-2011 | Short Communication

Myringotomy and ventilation tube insertion with minims tetracaine drops

Authors: Rohit Kumar, Anirvan Banerjee

Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology | Issue 10/2011

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Abstract

We present a novel and safe technique for insertion of ventilation tubes under local anaesthetic which we feel improves the patient’s experience and shortens the overall procedural time.
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Metadata
Title
Myringotomy and ventilation tube insertion with minims tetracaine drops
Authors
Rohit Kumar
Anirvan Banerjee
Publication date
01-10-2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology / Issue 10/2011
Print ISSN: 0937-4477
Electronic ISSN: 1434-4726
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-011-1654-3

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