Affiliation:
1. Otorhinolaryngology Unit, Department of Surgical Specialties, Valdagno Civil Hospital “San Lorenzo”, 36078 Valdagno, Italy
Abstract
Cochlear implantation is the therapy used for patients with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss. For the success of the surgery, it is important that each surgical step is performed with meticulous precision, starting from the correct patient position on the operating table. In elderly or obese patients, this can be difficult to achieve due to cervical rigidity. With this technical note, we want to describe a new position from orthopedic surgery to perform a posterior tympanotomy accurately, ensuring a safe procedure and avoiding unpleasant complications.
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