Use of Floseal and effects on wound healing and pain in adults undergoing tonsillectomy: randomised comparison versus electrocautery.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of FloSeal(®) (FS, Baxter Healthcare, Deerfield, IL, USA) as a haemostatic matrix in comparison to bipolar electrocautery (EC) after tonsillectomy. Eligible patients were adults undergoing cold-knife tonsillectomy because of recurrent tonsillitis, tonsillar hypertrophy, or peritonsillar abscess (more than 3 months previously). Patients were randomly allocated, on a single-blind basis, to either FS or EC for haemostasis during tonsillectomy.

[ElePhant: an anatomic-electronic simulation system for the evaluation of computer assisted interventions and surgical education].

Background: Suitable simulation systems providing realistic conditions are required for preclinical evaluation of computer assisted interventions and surgical training. Techniques are necessary for an objective detection of injuries to the structures at risk. The aim of this study was the technical realization of a simulation system for the ENT intervention, mastoidectomy.

ElePhant--an anatomical electronic phantom as simulation-system for otologic surgery.

This paper describes the ElePhant (Electronic Phantom)-an anatomical correct simulation system based on 3D rapid prototyping models for the otologic intervention "Mastoidectomy". The anatomical structures of the head are created with plaster as base material using 3D-printing as rapid prototyping technology (RPT). Structures at risk, represented by electrically conductible material and fiber optics, are realized as an electric circuit and can be detected during the simulation of the surgical procedure.

[Acute mastoiditis today].

Acute mastoiditis is an acute inflammation of the mastoid process with bone erosion. It is a complication of acute otitis media, which is rare but with increasing incidence. Distinct characteristics are an erythema and oedematous swelling of the skin of the mastoid process.

[The pathogen spectrum of acute bacterial rhinitis/sinusitis and antibiotic resistance].

Background And Objective: Bacterial rhinosinusitis is one of the most frequent indications for an antibiotic therapy. The objective of this study was the analysis of the current pathogen spectrum and its antimicrobial susceptibility.

Material And Methods: Between 1999 and 2004, 188 specimens obtained from 170 patients with acute, purulent rhinosinusitis were analysed.