Reduction of inferior turbinate by radiofrequency

الملخص EN

Objective : A prospective study was done at the period of 3rd July2009-4th Seb.2010 to see the effectiveness of radiofrequency in inferior turbinate reduction regarding nasal obstruction, morning sneezing, snoring, headache and nasal discharge.

Method : Thirty-seven patients had been underwent radiofrequency turbinate reduction under local anesthesia and follow up them regarding their complaints.

Results : We found that radiofrequency inferior turbinate reduction is very simple, effective, and relatively complication free as out patient procedure.

Conclusion : Radiofrequency for inferior turbinate reduction can be held as outpatient procedure with minimal time & relatively simple cost and give the same results as other procedure that held to reduce the inferior turbinate bulk.

So it is preferable over them when the equipments are available.