Publications by authors named "Ross E Michaels"

Objective: To determine whether a custom laryngectomy tube can improve airway symptoms in total laryngectomy patients with atypical anatomy who are unable to use commercial laryngectomy tubes. Furthermore, to exemplify the power of customizable 3D printed medical devices when combined with the expanded access pathway through the FDA.

Methods: A custom-fabricated laryngectomy tube, manufactured at in-house clinical engineering labs, was utilized for each patient following typical laryngectomy tube protocols.

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Objective: Our objective was to create and evaluate a novel virtual platform dissection course to complement pediatric otolaryngology fellowship training in the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: A four-station, four-simulator virtual course was delivered to pediatric otolaryngology fellows virtually using teleconferencing software. The four stations consisted of microtia ear carving, airway graft carving, cleft lip repair, and cleft palate repair.

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