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Fig. 9.3 Flushing and suction device (Vetpump 2, Storz, Tuttlingen,
Germany). Reproduced from Lhermette and Sobel (2008), with the
permission of BSAVA publications. © BSAVA.

Fig. 9.4 An 810 nm diode laser (Elexxion Claros, Elexxion, Germany).

curettes and many more are available for use in otoendoscopy. Ideally
these instruments will be compatible with the operative channel of the
particular endoscope chosen, but some operators do choose to utilise
instruments that work extraluminal to it.
The advent of low-cost, high-power diode lasers to the veterinary
market has greatly enhanced the interventional aspects of otoendoscopy
(Fig. 9.4). Lasers of wavelength between 810 and 980 nm will function