The ovine temporal bone for otologic surgery training: a systematic review
João H Z dos Santos, Juliana G de Araújo, André L L Sampaio · 2026
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João dos Santos, Juliana de Araújo, and André Sampaio ask in a 2026 review whether sheep skull bones can train ear surgeons. Human bones for practice are scarce, so courses need stand-ins that still teach real anatomy and real technique. The team gathered every study that cut sheep bones or used them in training.
Twenty-six studies qualified. They covered work under both microscopes and endoscopes, plus a wide range of ear surgery, from eardrum repair to cochlear implants. Sheep anatomy matched the human layout closely. Trainees who practised on sheep worked faster, cut more truly, and felt more sure of their hands. The authors flag a few real differences from human bone. For course directors, the review backs sheep bone as a cheap, easy-to-source, and fair practice model.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | João H Z dos Santos, Juliana G de Araújo, André L L Sampaio |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 32066 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |