Ear, nose and throat surgery
Ear, nose and throat surgery includes many nerve-sparing procedures, which means that intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) plays an important role in protecting the facial nerve. IONM is also important in other disciplines, such as neurosurgery or general surgery. By using this technology, surgeons are able to monitor and protect nerve function in real time during surgery ranging from vestibular schwannomas to the parotid gland.
Intraoperative neuromonitoring in ENT surgery
ENT surgery is a delicate, complex and highly precise field, as exemplified by parotid gland surgery. Real-time nerve monitoring is crucial, as nerve damage during surgical interventions can be a serious complication. IONM enables surgeons to identify nerve pathways during oral and maxillofacial surgery and ensure their integrity. Oral and maxillofacial neuromonitoring helps to prevent possible nerve damage. This results in increased safety during surgery.
Advances in technology are opening up further possibilities for advancing IONM and its accuracy. This means that further surgical interventions can be supported within ENT surgery, e.g., hypoglossal neuromonitoring is used when implanting tongue pacemakers to treat obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).
Spare nerves – minimise risks
The facial nerve is often at risk during ENT surgery. Thanks to facial nerve monitoring with the C2 Xplore from inomed, the nerve can be identified and the risk of damage minimised. The C2 Xplore software module for ENT surgery offers comprehensive functionality for ENT neuromonitoring at the highest level. The signal is displayed visually and acoustically by means of an EMG recording.
Comprehensive monitoring with the ISIS IOM systems from inomed is necessary, for example, during the resection of vestibular schwannomas (benign tumours of the sheath cells of the vestibulocochlear nerve). During these interventions, the facial nerve and the auditory nerve are particularly at risk. The ISIS IOM systems enable continuous and comprehensive monitoring of all nerve functions using EMG, MEP, SEP and AEP.
Relevant products for the application field
C2 Xplore
With its impressive combination of user-friendly software interface, powerful hardware and digital connectivity, the C2 Xplore is the solution for efficient and safe intraoperative neuromonitoring in 6 different application fields.
ISIS Xpress
The ISIS Xpress is the portable version of the ISIS IOM system. It features a lightweight, space-saving case, ideal for easy transportation during service deployments or when travelling.
ISIS Xpert
The ISIS Xpert is a multimodal intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring system that impresses with its versatility and customisability. The height-adjustable cart can be customised individually to each user thanks to a pneumatic system.Â
ISIS Xpert Plus
The ISIS Xpert plus is ideal for advanced monitoring. The system is fully equipped as standard and can be used directly for modalities such as AEP, VEP or pelvic IONM. The height-adjustable cart with 2 screens can be customised individually to each user thanks to a pneumatic system. This enables an ergonomic working position in sitting and standing.
C2 Xplore
With its impressive combination of user-friendly software interface, powerful hardware and digital connectivity, the C2 Xplore is the solution for efficient and safe intraoperative neuromonitoring in 6 different application fields.
ISIS Xpress
The ISIS Xpress is the portable version of the ISIS IOM system. It features a lightweight, space-saving case, ideal for easy transportation during service deployments or when travelling.
ISIS Xpert
The ISIS Xpert is a multimodal intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring system that impresses with its versatility and customisability. The height-adjustable cart can be customised individually to each user thanks to a pneumatic system.Â
ISIS Xpert Plus
The ISIS Xpert plus is ideal for advanced monitoring. The system is fully equipped as standard and can be used directly for modalities such as AEP, VEP or pelvic IONM. The height-adjustable cart with 2 screens can be customised individually to each user thanks to a pneumatic system. This enables an ergonomic working position in sitting and standing.