A unique complication of radiofrequency therapy to the tongue base

Tornari, Chrysostomos; Wong, Gentle; Arora, Asit; Kotecha, Bhik

doi:10.1016/j.ijscr.2014.12.039

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“…21 RFA treatment of the tongue base can be used either alone or as part of a multilevel approach in the treatment of snoring. 22 RFA ablation is an alternative for patients with high surgical risk, for small lesions (less than 3cm) and preferable peripherical. Radiofrequency ablation is a therapeutic modality that emerged for the first time a decade ago as an experimental intervention.…”

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Radiofrequency ablation: a review of current knowledge, therapeutic perspectives, complications, and contraindications

Guzmán-Cabrera¹

2018

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Radiofrequency ablation: a review of current knowledge, therapeutic perspectives, complications, and contraindications

Guzmán-Cabrera¹

2018

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Updated Minimally Invasive Surgery for Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders

Kotecha

2017

Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders

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Sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD) consist of a variety of clinical entities, ranging from primary snoring to severe obstructive sleep apnoea at the opposite extreme. Although it has no official definition, minimally invasive surgery infers surgery where the procedure is clinically less aggressive and may involve a much smaller incision or none at all. It also implies that such procedures may result in a quicker recovery and reduced morbidity, and that they are often conducted under local anaesthesia as day cases. Minimally invasive surgery in SRBD may be performed on its own or may be conducted in conjunction with other surgical procedures or in association with non-surgical treatment modalities such as oral appliances. Indeed, it may be considered in patients experiencing difficulty tolerating treatment with continuous positive airway pressure. This is with a view to improving the upper airway dimensions and thus reducing the pressure requirement with this type of treatment modality, hence improving its compliance and efficacy. Here we address the role of minimally invasive surgery in SRBD within various anatomical regions of the upper airway, namely the nose, soft palate, and the tongue.

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MinimallyInvasive Radiofrequency Surgery in Sleep-Disordered Breathing

Patel

Kotecha

2019

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Sleep-disordered breathing encompasses a spectrum of conditions ranging from simple snoring to obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Radiofrequency surgery represents a relatively new technique available to surgeons involved in managing this condition. Its principal advantage relates to its minimally invasive nature resulting in a reduced morbidity when compared to traditional sleep surgery. The presence of good-quality research evaluating the long-term outcomes is currently scarce, although the short-term data is promising. Careful patient selection appears to be paramount in obtaining a sustained improvement. The role of radiofrequency surgery in sleep-disordered breathing has been reviewed.

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A unique complication of radiofrequency therapy to the tongue base

Abstract: HighlightsTongue base radiofrequency ablation may introduce infection to a thyroglossal cyst.This can be managed with antibiotics and ultrasound-guided needle aspiration.Caution is required in radiofrequency therapy for patients with thyroglossal cysts.

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Radiofrequency ablation: a review of current knowledge, therapeutic perspectives, complications, and contraindications

Radiofrequency ablation: a review of current knowledge, therapeutic perspectives, complications, and contraindications

Updated Minimally Invasive Surgery for Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders

MinimallyInvasive Radiofrequency Surgery in Sleep-Disordered Breathing

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