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Abstract
Objectives: To create a simple simulated tonsil-tying model to help trainees gain surgical skills during limited training opportunities.
Methods: A tonsil-tying trainer was constructed using basic hospital items that are easily attainable in a basic hospital setting. Feedback was obtained from consultants, registrars and senior house officers.
Results: A simple, low-cost and effective low-fidelity model for deep knot tying in tonsillectomy is presented. The model is modifiable for the progressing trainee and allows a degree of objective feedback with the potential for subjective feedback from a trainer. The model is easy to prepare using typical basic hospital ward equipment.
Conclusion: This model provides practice of placing a Boyle-Davis gag, and the use of tools and a head light. It is adjustable for tonsil-tying practice at a variety of depths with different vessel sizes and conditions (e.g. bleeding). Lastly, basic objective feedback without significant technical challenges is possible.
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology (JLO) is a leading, monthly journal containing original scientific articles and clinical records in otology, rhinology, laryngology and related specialties. Founded in 1887, JLO is absorbing reading for ENT specialists and trainees. The journal has an international outlook with contributions from around the world, relevant to all specialists in this area regardless of the country in which they practise. JLO contains main articles (original, review and historical), case reports and short reports as well as radiology, pathology or oncology in focus, a selection of abstracts, book reviews, letters to the editor, general notes and calendar, operative surgery techniques, and occasional supplements. It is fully illustrated and has become a definitive reference source in this fast-moving subject area. Published monthly an annual subscription is excellent value for money. Included in the subscription is access to the JLO interactive web site with searchable abstract database of the journal archive back to 1887.
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