Radiofrequency Ablation for the Treatment of Inferior Nasal Concha Hypertrophy under Nasal Endoscope
- VernacularTitle:鼻内镜下射频消融治疗下鼻甲肥厚
- Author:
Zhaoxia HU
;
Minghua FU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Radiofrequency Ablation;
Inferior nasal concha hypertrophy;
Nasal endoscope.
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2005;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the efficiency of radiofrequency ablation on inferior nasal concha hypertrophy under nasal endoscope.Methods The radiofrequency ablation needle was applied to inferior nasal concha under 0? nasal endoscope.Results Nasal obstruction was evidently improved,the volume of inferior nasal concha became normal,and the surface became smooth 4 weeks after operation.Efficiency was assessed according to nasal obstruction visual analogue scale(VAS),in which the scale was significantly reduced from(7.9?1.0)points preoperatively to(4.1?0.9)points at 6 months postoperatively(t=2.316,P=0.027).Conclusions Radiofrequency ablation is an effective alternative to treat inferior nasal concha hypertrophy under nasal endoscope.
