| Autor: |
A.B. Bayoumy, C.C.A.F.M. Veugen, L.B. van Rijssen, J.W.M. Bok, J. Borgstein |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2021 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of Otology, Vol 16, Iss 2, Pp 120-122 (2021) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1672-2930 |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.joto.2020.12.003 |
| Popis: |
The interest for telemedicine has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic because of the risk of infection. Recently, commercial companies started selling digital USB-otoscopes (DUO) that can be connected to a mobile phone. These DUOs are inexpensive (costing approximately $6–35 each) and make it possible to visualize the whole tympanic membrane. Here, we illustrate the case of a patient who had operative correction of a tympanic membrane retraction, and who self-monitored the tympanic membrane in the course of time. Additionally, we discuss the use of DUOs in otolaryngology telemedicine practice. The use of simple digital USB otoscopes provides a promising method to assess and monitor the tympanic membrane remotely. However, more research is needed to establish the role of DUOs in telemedicine. |
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