Endoscopic Evaluation after Conventional Adenoid Curettage
Ahmed Abdelfattah Bayomy Nofal,
Mohamed Abdelmohsen Alnemr,
Ahmed Hassan Sweed
et al.
Abstract:Introduction Adenoidectomy is one of the most common procedures performed by otolaryngologists. Traditional adenoid curettage is performed blindly, which can result in inadequate removal of the adenoid and injury to the surrounding structures.
Objective To perform transnasal endoscopic examinations to assess the nasopharynx after conventional curettage adenoidectomy.
Methods The present prospective study included 100 children with a mean age of 4.2 ± 3.07 years. It is composed of two steps:… Show more
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