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26 mar 2021 · The main goals of surgical reduction of inferior turbinate hypertrophy are the relief of nasal obstruction and avoiding complications such as bleeding, crusting, and excessive pain. It is indicated and could be the treatment of choice when nasal block is refractory to medications.
19 kwi 2022 · Turbinate reduction is a surgical procedure performed by ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialists to improve airflow in people with chronic nasal congestion. This procedure is also called nasal turbinate reduction and inferior turbinate reduction.
1 wrz 2023 · The surgical treatment of children with enlarged inferior turbinates is still controversial. Foundational evidence for indicating turbinoplasty is still scarce, and there is a myriad of proposed techniques. This work aimed to address the midterm nasal obstruction outcomes of pediatric inferior turbinate surgery.
Enlargement of the inferior turbinates is a common cause of nasal obstruction in children. Inferior turbinate reduction by coblation is an effective, safe, and minimally invasive surgical procedure in children. The indications for this surgery are being evaluated and expanded.
This leaflet explains more about the procedure, the benefits and risks, and what to expect when your child comes to hospital. The medical name of the procedure is submucous diathermy to inferior turbinates. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact a member of the Children’s Ward.
9 lis 2023 · Turbinate reduction in children is an effective as a treatment method for nasal blockage due to inferior turbinate hypertrophy which is resistant to medical treatment.
31 sty 2024 · Enlarged inferior turbinates can be diagnosed by your doctor after a review of your symptoms and a nasal examination. A nasal endoscopy (thin camera inside your nose) may help with the diagnosis and make sure there are no other causes of a blocked nose.
