[Clinical experience with the hygienic reprocessing of rigid endoscopes lacking a working channel with reference to practicability in clinical routine].

Abstract

Contaminated medical products may be vectors for infections. A safe disinfection method for the optical instruments used by ENT specialists is undoubtedly needed. So far, a standard method that sufficiently covers the risk of infection for patients and medical staff alike, while serving the need of practicability in daily routine, has not been established.