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Pamungkas, I., Adham, M., Yunus, M., Mayangsari, I., Moulanda, F., Rosa, R. (2024). How We Make It: Low-Cost Suction-Irrigator System for Endonasal Endoscopic Procedure. Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences, 25(25), 1-3. doi: 10.21608/ejentas.2024.267088.1735
Indra Parmaditya Pamungkas; Marlinda Adham; Mohd Razif Mohamad Yunus; Ika Dewi Mayangsari; Ferucha Moulanda; Regina Talitha Rosa. "How We Make It: Low-Cost Suction-Irrigator System for Endonasal Endoscopic Procedure". Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences, 25, 25, 2024, 1-3. doi: 10.21608/ejentas.2024.267088.1735
Pamungkas, I., Adham, M., Yunus, M., Mayangsari, I., Moulanda, F., Rosa, R. (2024). 'How We Make It: Low-Cost Suction-Irrigator System for Endonasal Endoscopic Procedure', Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences, 25(25), pp. 1-3. doi: 10.21608/ejentas.2024.267088.1735
Pamungkas, I., Adham, M., Yunus, M., Mayangsari, I., Moulanda, F., Rosa, R. How We Make It: Low-Cost Suction-Irrigator System for Endonasal Endoscopic Procedure. Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences, 2024; 25(25): 1-3. doi: 10.21608/ejentas.2024.267088.1735

How We Make It: Low-Cost Suction-Irrigator System for Endonasal Endoscopic Procedure

Article 45, Volume 25, Issue 25, 2024, Page 1-3  XML PDF (698.47 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/ejentas.2024.267088.1735
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Authors
Indra Parmaditya Pamungkas email orcid 1; Marlinda Adhamorcid 2; Mohd Razif Mohamad Yunusorcid 3; Ika Dewi Mayangsariorcid 4; Ferucha Moulandaorcid 4; Regina Talitha Rosaorcid 1
1Departement of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia
2Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia
3Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgeon Department, University Kebangsaan Malaysia
4Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia
Abstract
Introduction: Ensuring optimal visualization of the surgical field is paramount during endoscopic procedures. However, endonasal endoscopic surgery often encounters challenges such as blurred vision due to blood, smoke from cautery devices, and bone dust. While commercial tools exist to address these issues, they are costly and unavailable in resource-constrained settings.
Materials and Method: In our study, we devised a low-cost solution using a modified disposable triple lumen catheter commonly used in urology. This catheter was attached to the rigid nasoendoscope using disposable water-resistant tape. The system was then connected to a suction machine, with a syringe acting as a two-way system—providing continuous suction and serving as an irrigator. This setup allowed for clear vision during endoscopic endonasal procedures.
Conclusion: Our easy-to-build system has significantly improved the endoscopic endonasal procedure in terms of both time consumption and maintenance of clear surgical fields. As a result, it has made the entire procedure easier for both the main surgeon and assistants. However, further studies are needed to objectively measure the improvement and compare it with conventional procedures and commercially available endoscopic-assisted surgical devices.
Keywords
Endoscope irrigation system; endoscopic endonasal surgery; low-cost continuous suction irrigator
Main Subjects
Allied Sciences related to Otolaryngology, Head and Neck surgery including:
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