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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Assunto principal:
Conchas Nasais
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Obstrução Nasal
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Método Simples-Cego
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Estudos Prospectivos
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Resultado do Tratamento
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Adulto
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Temperatura Alta
Tipo de estudo:
Ensaio Clínico Controlado
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Estudo observacional
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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