What happens after radiofrequency turbinate reduction?
What happens after radiofrequency turbinate reduction?
By the time the turbinates are healed, they will be reduced in size, allowing improved airflow through the nose. What can I expect after the surgery? Your nose will feel full and can ooze for the first 48 -72 hours. You will have a more open passageway to allow you to breathe easier.
What is radiofrequency turbinate reduction?
Radiofrequency turbinate reduction is a procedure in which a needle-like instrument is inserted into the turbinate and energy is transmitted to the tissue to cause a controlled damage, so by the time healing process occurs, the turbinates will be reduced, allowing improved airflow through the nose.
Is coblation the same as radiofrequency?
Coblation is a minimally-invasive approach to ENT procedures. It uses gentle radiofrequency technology and natural saline to precisely remove or shrink targeted tissues, while minimizing damage to the surrounding, healthy areas.
Is radiofrequency turbinate reduction painful?
There should only be mild discomfort after turbinate surgery unless other procedures are performed at the same time. Use acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain control.
What is the difference between Coblation and ablation?
Coblation tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure in which the patient’s tonsils are removed by destroying the surrounding tissues that attach them to the pharynx. It was first implemented in 2001. The word coblation is short for ‘controlled ablation’, which means a controlled procedure used to destroy soft tissue.
What is coblation of inferior turbinates?
The inferior turbinate coblation procedure reduces the size of the soft tissue of a structure in your nose called your inferior turbinate. It is most helpful for patients with nasal blockage that has not responded well to treatment with nasal medications or allergy treatments.
Does radiofrequency ablation of the inferior turbinates improve long-term outcomes?
Radiofrequency ablation of the inferior turbinates (RFAIT) is a minimally invasive surgical technique that reduces turbinate size and decreases nasal obstruction. Few studies have assessed long-term outcomes of this procedure using standardized, symptom-specific evaluation instruments.
What are the contraindications for radiofrequency turbinate reduction?
No absolute contraindications exist for radiofrequency turbinate reduction. However, the use of the radiofrequency turbinate reduction system is contraindicated in patients with heart pacemakers or other electronic devices unless they can be temporarily deactivated.
How many joules does it take to activate a turbinate?
Insert the needle electrode into the middle portion of the inferior turbinate from an inferomedial approach to deliver 350–500 joules, 2–10 watts, and 70–80 volts, with a target temperature of 80°C per lesion. The activated system usually takes 1–2 minutes per lesion.
Where is the inferior turbinate located in the nose?
The inferior turbinate runs from anterior to posterior along the majority of the length of the nasal cavity attaching to the lateral nasal wall. The attachment point of the inferior turbinate is on the medial maxillary wall and just inferior to the maxillary sinus ostium.
