Radiofrequency ablation (coblation): a promising new technique for laryngeal papillomata

Radiofrequency ablation (coblation): a promising new technique for laryngeal papillomata

This paper describes a new application for radiofrequency ablation in head and neck surgery. Two patients with extensive laryngeal papillomata were successfully treated using this technology. The technique is described in detail, highlighting the main benefits of this approach as compared with exist...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of laryngology and otology 2007-01, Vol.121 (1), p.28-30
Hauptverfasser: Timms, M S, Bruce, I A, Patel, N K
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Catheter Ablation - methods
Female
Humans
Laryngeal Neoplasms
Laryngeal Neoplasms - surgery
Main Articles
Male
Medical sciences
Otolaryngologic Surgical Procedures
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Papilloma
Papilloma - surgery
Radiofrequency Ablation
Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:This paper describes a new application for radiofrequency ablation in head and neck surgery. Two patients with extensive laryngeal papillomata were successfully treated using this technology. The technique is described in detail, highlighting the main benefits of this approach as compared with existing techniques. These advantages include limited damage to underlying tissues and a bloodless field.
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1017/S0022215106003069