Operating microscope: Difference between revisions

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Design features of an operating microscope are: magnification typically in the range from 4x-40x, components that are easy to [[sterilize]] or [[disinfect]] in order to ensure [[cross-infection control]].

There is often a [[prism]] that allows splitting of the light beam in order that assistants may also visualize the procedure or to allow [[photography]] or [[video]] canto be taken of the [[operating field]].

An example of a procedure which commonly uses an operating microscope would be [[endodontic retreatment]], where the magnification provided by the operating microscope improves visualisation of the [[anatomy]] present leading to better outcomes for the patient. Another example might be an [[anastomosis]] procedure carried out to join [[blood vessels]] in [[vascular surgery]].

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== External links ==

* [[http://www.operatingmicroscopes.com/]]

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