Efficacy of Inferior Turbinoplasty with the use of CO<sub>2</sub>Laser, Radiofrequency, and Electrocautery

Prokopakis, Emmanuel P.; Koudounarakis, Eleftherios; Velegrakis, George A.

doi:10.2500/ajra.2014.28.4044

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“…4 Many clinical studies demonstrated that RF turbinate surgery is effective and safe. 16,17,20,22,[25][26][27] Energy from RF causes fibrosis of the underlying stroma, while leaving the surface epithelium intact. In agreement with our results, Rhee et al 25 found that STT and ciliary beat frequency were preserved after RF turbinate surgery.…”

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Radiofrequency Turbinoplasty for Nonallergic Rhinitis in Geriatric Patients

Kang

Kim

et al. 2015

Am J Rhinol�Allergy

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Radiofrequency Turbinoplasty for Nonallergic Rhinitis in Geriatric Patients

Kang

Kim

et al. 2015

Am J Rhinol�Allergy

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“…Due to the impossibility of using a fiber, the access towards the tail of the inferior nasal turbinate is hampered, the effectiveness of the therapy being thus low in the respective area. Numerous studies in the literature highlight medium and long-term effectiveness of the volumetric reduction of the inferior nasal turbinates mucosa with the CO2 laser 77,78 .…”

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Therapeutic approach in monosymptomatic nasal obstruction

Enache

Sarafoleanu

2015

Romanian Journal of Rhinology

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The term monosymptomatic nasal obstruction does not refer to the isolated nasal obstruction, but to a nasal pathology in which nasal obstruction is the predominant symptom. Four nasal structures may be involved in the isolated monosymptomatic nasal obstruction: the inferior nasal turbinates, the nasal septum or the nasal valve. Since the phenomenon of nasal obstruction can be due to various diseases, correct assessment of the patient is very important. Correctly performed anamnesis and clinical and paraclinical evaluations can help determine the definite diagnosis and choose the therapeutic strategy indicated in each individual case. In this review the authors present the proper therapeutic approach for each type of monosymtpomatic nasal obstruction, emphasizing the need of a preoperatory detailed and correct investigation and diagnosis.

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“…Prokopakis et al [18] compared the use of CO 2 laser with radiofrequency and electrocautery to evaluate their outcome and effect on nasal obstruction using subjective visual analogue scale and objective rhinomanometry. The study found 86% of patients in the CO 2 laser group reported subjective improvement in nasal obstruction, but no statistical difference was found among these three groups.…”

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Surgical Interventions for Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy: A Comprehensive Review of Current Techniques and Technologies

Abdullah

Singh

2021

IJERPH

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Surgical treatment of the inferior turbinates is required for hypertrophic inferior turbinates refractory to medical treatments. The main goal of surgical reduction of the inferior turbinate is to relieve the obstruction while preserving the function of the turbinate. There have been a variety of surgical techniques described and performed over the years. Irrespective of the techniques and technologies employed, the surgical techniques are classified into two types, the mucosal-sparing and non-mucosal-sparing, based on the preservation of the medial mucosa of the inferior turbinates. Although effective in relieving nasal block, the non-mucosal-sparing techniques have been associated with postoperative complications such as excessive bleeding, crusting, pain, and prolonged recovery period. These complications are avoided in the mucosal-sparing approach, rendering it the preferred option. Although widely performed, there is significant confusion and detachment between current practices and their basic objectives. This conflict may be explained by misperception over the myriad of available surgical techniques and misconception of the rationale in performing the turbinate reduction. A comprehensive review of each surgical intervention is crucial to better define each procedure and improve understanding of the principle and mechanism involved.

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Efficacy of Inferior Turbinoplasty with the use of CO₂Laser, Radiofrequency, and Electrocautery

Abstract: The CO2 laser, radiofrequency and electrocautery offer excellent postoperative results in turbinoplasty cases under local anesthesia.

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Radiofrequency Turbinoplasty for Nonallergic Rhinitis in Geriatric Patients

Radiofrequency Turbinoplasty for Nonallergic Rhinitis in Geriatric Patients

Therapeutic approach in monosymptomatic nasal obstruction

Surgical Interventions for Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy: A Comprehensive Review of Current Techniques and Technologies

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Efficacy of Inferior Turbinoplasty with the use of CO2Laser, Radiofrequency, and Electrocautery

Abstract: The CO2 laser, radiofrequency and electrocautery offer excellent postoperative results in turbinoplasty cases under local anesthesia.

Cited by 21 publications

References 24 publications

Radiofrequency Turbinoplasty for Nonallergic Rhinitis in Geriatric Patients

Radiofrequency Turbinoplasty for Nonallergic Rhinitis in Geriatric Patients

Therapeutic approach in monosymptomatic nasal obstruction

Surgical Interventions for Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy: A Comprehensive Review of Current Techniques and Technologies

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Efficacy of Inferior Turbinoplasty with the use of CO₂Laser, Radiofrequency, and Electrocautery