Publication: Comparison of sub mucosal diathermy and partial resection of Inferior turbinate in the treatment of symptomatic nasal valve blockage
Date
2007
Authors
Article Type
Original Article
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
1812-2027
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 501 - 503
Publisher
Kathmandu University
Abstract
Abstract
Objectives: to evaluate the efficacy of sub mucosal diathermy (SMD) and partial resection of inferior turbinate
(PRIT) in the treatment of symptomatic enlarged inferior turbinates.
Study Design: prospective
Methods: Forty patients of age group 18 -56yrs with symptomatic enlarged inferior turbinates had given choices for
SMD and PRIT. All the patients had history of failed medical treatment.
Results: Each twenty patients underwent SMD (group I), PRIT (group II), five pt of gr. I had to have anterior nasal
packing after surgery for bleeding. Three pt complained of excessive rhinorrhoea for first 2 weeks while 3 pt of
Group 1 complained of nasal blockage for 1 week even after intervention. In group 2, 5 pt had to have re-anterior
nasal packing after pack removal. Both groups followed up for 6 months. Nine patients were lost in follow up, so
excluded from the study. Following 6 months of follow up, 6 patient of gr. I had recurrence with nasal blockage and
in gr. II none had recurrence.
Conclusion: PRIT is better than SMD in long course; nevertheless it should be reserved for failed SMD, not as a
primary option.
Description
P Kafle
Dept of ENT-HNS, Kathmandu Medical College
M Maharjan
Dept of ENT-HNS, Kathmandu Medical College
S Shrestha
Dept of ENT-HNS, Kathmandu Medical College
Toran KC
Dept of ENT-HNS, Kathmandu Medical College