Adenoidectomy with the coblator: a logical extension of radiofrequency tonsillectomy

This paper describes a method of radiofrequency ablation of adenoid tissue using a coblator, comparing it with conventional and other newer methods of adenoidectomy. Its chief advantages are that it produces a bloodless field, precision of tissue removal and leads to less damage to surrounding tissu...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of laryngology and otology 2005-05, Vol.119 (5), p.398-399
Hauptverfasser:	Timms, Michael S, Ghosh, Sudip, Roper, Alexandra
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	(RF) Otorhinolaryngology Ablation Adenoidectomy Adenoidectomy - instrumentation Adenoidectomy - methods Adenoids - surgery Airway management Biological and medical sciences Head and neck surgery. Maxillofacial surgery. Dental surgery. Orthodontics Humans Medical sciences Operative Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology Radio Waves Radiofrequency Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Surgery of the upper aerodigestive tract Surgical Instruments Surgical Procedures
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Zusammenfassung:	This paper describes a method of radiofrequency ablation of adenoid tissue using a coblator, comparing it with conventional and other newer methods of adenoidectomy. Its chief advantages are that it produces a bloodless field, precision of tissue removal and leads to less damage to surrounding tissues.
ISSN:	0022-2151 1748-5460
DOI:	10.1258/0022215053945840