Long-term clinical results of radiofrequency tissue volume reduction for inferior turbinate hypertrophy

Abstract

Radiofrequency tissue volume reduction is an effective procedure for inferior turbinate hypertrophy. The clinical benefit of this procedure persisted 60 months after the procedure.

The efficacy of radiofrequency volumetric tissue reduction of hypertrophied inferior turbinate in allergic rhinitis

“…Many studies evaluating the long-term outcome of radiofrequency inferior turbinate reduction demonstrated improvement in nasal obstruction, olfaction and decreased nasal resistance. [15][16][17] These clinical improvement persisted 2-5 years after the procedure. [15][16][17] Lin et al [15] reported that significant improvement in symptom VAS scores that persisted for 5 years after RFVTR.…”

Long‐term outcomes in medial flap inferior turbinoplasty are superior to submucosal electrocautery and submucosal powered turbinate reduction

“…2,3 Debate exists on the longterm effectiveness of procedures such as electrocautery and laser reduction. 4,5 These techniques rely on tissue ablation to create volume reduction. Predicting the response to thermal injury results in an unpredictability to outcome.…”

Comparison of the thermal effects of Coblation and Radiofrequency waves in a porcine turbinate model

“…Vogt and Enache 3 , in a retrospective study, described 150 cases of Radiofrequency (RF) turbinate reductions evaluated by pre-and postoperative 4-phase rhinomanometry. Cukurova et al 4 reported the same good experience regarding the application of Radiofrequency in 197 cases after control by acoustic rhinometry and a VAS-scale. Bran 7 et al reported excellent results with 4MHz bipolar Radiofrequency ablation of the inferior turbinates in a prospective, single-blinded, placebo-controlled crossover trial.…”