Ozdek, A.Keseroglu, K.2024-09-292024-09-2920141531-7129https://doi.org/10.11405/nisshoshi.116.515https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14619/9231Objective: To define a technique for the practical use of a 16-gauge peripheral venous catheter as an insulated aspiration cautery in endoscopic ear surgery. Study Design: Retrospective case review. Setting: Tertiary referral center. Materials and Methods: A 16-gauge intravenous catheter was prepared as a cauterization instrument with aspiration. After simple rearrangement of the exterior plastic portion, it was connected to a suction system. With the help of an unipolar cautery, aspiration of the blood and homeostasis was achieved. Results: Hemorrhage of the external ear canal skin after incision can be easily coagulated with this instrument. During follow-up, there were no wound infection, facial nerve paresis, scar formation, and inadvertent burn of the external canal and auricular skin. Conclusion: With the help of this instrument, bleeding control during incision can be easily maintained. It is a simple, easily prepared, and alternative homeostasis technique in endoscopic ear surgery. © 2014, Otology & Neurotology, Inc.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessAspiration cauteryBleeding controlEndoscopic ear surgeryPeripheral angiocatheterArticle10.11405/nisshoshi.116.5152-s2.0-850279196491124724786543Q1112335