Recurrent Rhinosporidiosis: Coblation Assisted Surgical Resection—A Novel Approach in Management
Joint Authors
Khan, Iram
Gogia, Shweta
Agarwal, Alok
Swaroop, Ajay
Source
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-12-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Recurrent rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous disease with a known tendency to reoccur.
Coblation EVAC 70 is a novel surgical tool which seems to provide excellent option in management of this notorious disease.
We present an interesting case and the innovative approach in its management, using Coblation system.
Introduction.
Rhinosporidiosis seeberi causes a chronic granulomatous disease of upper airway, usually involving the nose and nasopharynx, and has a notorious tendency to reoccur.
The current line of management is surgical excision of the lesion along with cauterization of the base, which does not prevent reoccurrence of the disease.
Case Presentation.
A 65-year-old male resident of rural India reported a history of breathing difficulty and change in voice.
Patient is a Hindu priest by profession, who according to their rituals has to take bath in local pond or river.
Conclusion.
Rhinosporidiosis is a difficult to treat pathology due to its tendency to reoccur.
Till date the management of the disease is far from satisfactory.
Coblation system which has already found its roots in otorhinolaryngology can be used as a novel tool in surgical resection of recurrent rhinosporidiosis and has added advantage of low temperature dissection along with clear surgical field due to constant suctioning.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Khan, Iram& Gogia, Shweta& Agarwal, Alok& Swaroop, Ajay. 2014. Recurrent Rhinosporidiosis: Coblation Assisted Surgical Resection—A Novel Approach in Management. Case Reports in Otolaryngology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Khan, Iram…[et al.]. Recurrent Rhinosporidiosis: Coblation Assisted Surgical Resection—A Novel Approach in Management. Case Reports in Otolaryngology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Khan, Iram& Gogia, Shweta& Agarwal, Alok& Swaroop, Ajay. Recurrent Rhinosporidiosis: Coblation Assisted Surgical Resection—A Novel Approach in Management. Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1017507