Author(s): Dr T Balasubramanian
This article dwells in depth about the role of otoendoscopy 1 in diagnosis of middle ear disorders. Middle ear diseases were diagnosed by performing routine otomicroscopic examination using an operating microscope. With the advent of nasal endoscopes, and the steep learning curve of one handed manipulation of surgical instruments conquered, otolaryngologists have started using endoscopes to diagnose middle ear disorders. This article discusses the authors experience in otoendoscopy.