Endoscopic Medial Flap Inferior Turbinoplasty versus Bipolar Electrocautery in Management of Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy | ||
| The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine | ||
| Article 100, Volume 95, Issue 1, April 2024, Pages 1960-1968 PDF (747.75 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhm.2024.356007 | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Turbinate reduction techniques should consistently minimize nasal obstruction without compromising mucosal function or increasing the risk of problems like crusting or bleeding. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of bipolar cauterization against medial flap inferior turbinoplasty in terms of pre- and post-operative outcomes and to assess the outcome of turbinate reduction and the effect on mucociliary clearance. Patients and methods: This nonrandomized controlled trial was conducted on 24 patients with nasal obstruction, Group (1): included 12 patientsunderwent endoscopic medial flap inferior turbinoplasty. Group (2): included 12 patients underwent bipolar cauterization for reduction of the inferior turbinate. Results: Operation time was significantly longer in group I (53.33±7.48 min) than Group II (32.08±4.50 min). Post-operative crusting and burning sensation were significantly better in group I compared to group II (p < 0.05). Conclusions: One safe and effective method to reduce the size of the turbinates is with a medial flap inferior tuboplasty. There was little to no danger of complications after this technically simple operation, and patients reported lasting alleviation from their obstructive problems. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Medial Flap Inferior Turbinoplasty; Bipolar Electrocautery; Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy | ||
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