Inferior turbinectomy anterior versus partial longitudinal and submucous resections

ABSTRACT

Various surgical techniques of inferior turbinectomy submucous resection > partial longitudinal turbinectomy and anterior turbinectomy have been used for treatment of enlarged inferior turbinates. All procedures proved to be effective to relieve nasal obstruction due to enlarged inferior turbinates. However, anterior turbinectomy is technically easier and has low chances of post-operative bleeding and with minimal complications. Submucous resection is technically difficult. Partial longitudinal turbinectomy has the higher post-operative bleeding and is not suitable in localities with low humidity otherwise atrophic rhinitis may develop