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Simulation in Otolaryngology

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The long, illustrious history of simulation in otolaryngology includes Chevalier Jackson, the father of modern bronchoesophagology, who was committed to simulation almost a century ago. Dissecting cadaveric temporal bones to learn both the anatomy and the techniques important for mastoid surgical procedures is a time-honored mainstay of otolaryngology residencies. Even experienced surgeons use various types of simulation to explore new technologies and to hone their skills as advances in imaging, surgical tools, surgical devices, and surgical procedures evolve. Whether for training future residents or for refining the skills of experienced surgeons, a wide variety of simulators are available in otolaryngology, ranging from simple, physical models to virtual electronic marvels and from low cost to high technology. Some simulators still exist as prototypes continuing to undergo validation, while others are available for purchase already or are described in detail in the literature so that they can be constructed with easily available materials.

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  1. Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Center for Simulation, Advanced Education, and Innovation, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Room 8NW100, 3400 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, USA

    Ellen S. Deutsch MD, FACS, FAAP

  2. Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA

    Luv R. Javia MD

  3. Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th Street and Civic Center Blvd., 1 Wood Building, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA

    Luv R. Javia MD

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    Adam I. Levine MD

  2. Department of Anesthesiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA

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Deutsch, E.S., Javia, L.R. (2013). Simulation in Otolaryngology. In: Levine, A.I., DeMaria, S., Schwartz, A.D., Sim, A.J. (eds) The Comprehensive Textbook of Healthcare Simulation. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-5993-4_33

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