Long-term clinical results of radiofrequency tissue volume reduction for inferior turbinate hypertrophy
Journal of Laryngology and Otology, cilt.125, sa.11, ss.1148-1151, 2011 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 125 Sayı: 11
- Basım Tarihi: 2011
- Doi Numarası: 10.1017/s0022215111001976
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Laryngology and Otology
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1148-1151
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Turbinates, Surgical Procedures, Operative, Rhinometry, Acoustic
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Objective: To investigate the long-term clinical results of radiofrequency tissue volume reduction for symptomatic inferior turbinate hypertrophy.Study design: Patients who were unresponsive to medical treatment (n = 197) received turbinate reduction using radiofrequency energy. Subjective symptoms were assessed using a 10 cm visual analogue scale, and all patients underwent acoustic rhinometry before the procedure and six, 24, 48 and 60 months afterwards.Results: Of the 197 treated patients, 148 completed the protocol. No significant peri-operative complications were observed. Thirty-two patients required follow-up treatment. Significant improvements were seen in nasal obstruction and discharge scores and in acoustic rhinometry values, at six, 24, 48 and 60 months post-operatively, compared with pre-operative values (p < 0.001 and p < 0.05, respectively).Conclusion: Radiofrequency tissue volume reduction is an effective procedure for inferior turbinate hypertrophy. The clinical benefit of this procedure persisted 60 months after the procedure. © 2011 JLO (1984) Limited.