Force effects on anatomical structures in transoral surgery − videolaryngoscopic prototype vs. conventional direct microlaryngoscopy
Direct microlaryngoscopy is a frequently performed procedure in otorhinolaryngology, whereby considerable force is exerted on the patients’ teeth, as well as oropharyngeal and laryngeal structures. Especially in cases of a challenging exposure of the anterior commissure, the cervical spine needs to...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2020-09-01
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Series: | Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/cdbme-2020-0021 |