[The use of xenon irradiator in otology].

Xenon irradiator " " (Yakhont-F) has been used in combined treatment of chronic purulent diseases of the external and middle ear in 50 patients. The unit is supplied with flexible multifiber light guides which can operate in the sites not easily accessible for other instruments. Such radiation leads to good bactericidal, antiinflammatory and antiedema effects. In reconstructive and cleansing surgery on the middle ear the transplant retension and epidermization of the postoperative cavity took less time. The technique is proposed for wide otiatric practice.