Details

Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• George, A P
• De, R

Titel

Review of temporal bone dissection teaching: how it was, is and will be

Ist Teil von

• Journal of laryngology and otology, 2010-02, Vol.124 (2), p.119-125

Ort / Verlag

Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press

Erscheinungsjahr

2010

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Quelle

MEDLINE

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• We aimed to review the history of anatomical dissection, and to examine how modern educational techniques will change the way temporal bone dissection is taught to otolaryngology trainees. Review of the literature using Medline, Embase and PubMed database searches. Temporal bone anatomy has traditionally been taught using cadaveric specimens. However, resources such as three-dimensional reconstructed models and 'virtual reality' temporal bone simulators have a place in educating the otolaryngology trainee. We should encourage the use of fresh frozen cadaveric temporal bone specimens for future otologists. Artificial three-dimensional models and virtual reality temporal bone simulators can be used to educate junior trainees, thus conserving the scarce resource of cadaveric bones.