Results of temperature-controlled radiofrequency tissue volume reduction for the turbinate hypertrophy.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To assess the efficacy of temperature-controlled radiofrequency tissue volume reduction (RFTVR) for the inferior turbinate. RESEARCH DESIGNS Prospective, single-blinded, experimental clinical trial.METHOD:
Twenty patients with nasal obstruction secondary to inferior turbinate hypertrophy were enrolled. Nasal obstruction was compared between before and after the treatment (at 1-3 days, 1 week and 6-8 weeks) of RFTVR using subjective symptom scores, physical findings and videotape images.RESULTS:
Improvement of nasal symptoms was observed as early as 1 week after the operation. However, significant improvement was obtained at 6-8 weeks.CONCLUSION:
RFTVR for the turbinate may be useful as an alternative approach for the treatment of chronic turbinate hypertrophy.
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Índice:
IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Cornetes Nasales
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Obstrucción Nasal
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Método Simple Ciego
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Estudios Prospectivos
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Resultado del Tratamiento
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Adulto
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Calor
Tipo de estudio:
Ensayo Clínico Controlado
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Estudio observacional
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
2004
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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