2021
DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2021.102970
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Aerosol and droplet generation from orbital repair: Surgical risk in the pandemic era

Abstract: Introduction The highly contagious COVID-19 has resulted in millions of deaths worldwide. Physicians performing orbital procedures may be at increased risk of occupational exposure to the virus due to exposure to secretions. The goal of this study is to measure the droplet and aerosol production during repair of the inferior orbital rim and trial a smoke-evacuating electrocautery handpiece as a mitigation device. Material and methods The inferior rim of 6 cadaveric orbi… Show more

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