Piezoelectric saw for exostoses v2
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Removal of External Ear Canal Exostoses by Piezosurgery
IRAS ID
216893
Contact name
Simon Browning
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Abertawe Bromorgannwg University Health Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 6 months, days
Research summary
This is a study of the feasibility of using a piezoelectric saw to remove bone from the outer ear canal of Surfers.The saw is used for other, more complex, ear surgery already but whether it is suited to this new surgery or not is not known.
Currently, surgical drills are used for the surgery but they are associated with a lot of unwanted skin loss during surgery and this prolongs healing time.
The Piezoelectric saw is much less damaging to skin and the trial seeks to explore the effect on healing times and how patients tolerate bilateral surgery done at the same sitting.
It is a prospective trial and will involve 20 volunteers.
REC name
Wales REC 7
REC reference
16/WA/0349
Date of REC Opinion
2 Dec 2016
REC opinion
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