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Notably, North American surgeons reported longer follow-up durations and more consistent use of cefazolin, whereas European surgeons demonstrated greater variability in antibiotic regimens.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The survey reveals wide variability in the intraoperative and postoperative management of exclusive endoscopic ear surgery, driven more by individual preferences than by scientific evidence. 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