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Radiofrequency reduction of inferior turbinates in allergic and non allergic rhinitis.

Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2014 · Benefit · Low evidence

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Radiofrequency ablation of inferior turbinates was applied in 200 allergic/non-allergic rhinitis patients. Few patients reported persistent nasal obstruction at 6 and 12 months (2% each), and some reported persistent sneezing and snoring at follow-up; no alte…

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PublicationIndian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2014
Study typeother
Reported directionBenefit
Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

To evaluate the treatment of hypertrophy of inferior turbinates in patients diagnosed with allergic/non allergic rhinitis with the use of radiofrequency ablation technique. Ablation with radiofrequency was used in this study on the inferior turbinates of 200 patients diagnosed as allergic/non allergic rhinitis at our institution between January 2006 and December 2009. The results were evaluated subjectively by changes in pre and post operative symptoms, size of inferior turbinate, postoperative pain and assessment of ciliary function. Four patients (2%) at the end of 6 months and 4 patients (2%) at the end of 12 months reported persistent symptom of nasal obstruction. No patient reported nasal discharge, 28 patients (14%) at 6 months, 20 patients (10%) at 24 months reported persistence of sneezing. 8 patients (4%) at 6 months, 4 patients (2%) at 24 months reported persistence of snoring, no patient complained of persistence of hyposmia. 4 patients (2%) at 6 months, no patient at 24 months complained of crusting, no patient complained of bleeding at 6, 24 months. No alteration of ciliary function and anatomy of the inferior turbinate mucosa was noticed. These results suggests that ablation with radiofrequency is an easily applied, efficient and reliable technique in the treatment of hypertrophied inferior turbinate in allergic/non allergic rhinitis patients with no changes in the ciliary function and necrosis/atrophy of inferior turbinate.

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Study typeother
Effect directionbenefit
PopulationPatients with allergic and/or non-allergic rhinitis with hypertrophy of inferior turbinates
Sample size200
ExposureNot supplied
Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Radiofrequency ablation of inferior turbinates was applied in 200 allergic/non-allergic rhinitis patients. Few patients reported persistent nasal obstruction at 6 and 12 months (2% each), and some reported persistent sneezing and snoring at follow-up; no alteration of ciliary function or mucosal anatomy (necrosis/atrophy) was noted.

Outcomes measured

  • Nasal obstruction symptoms
  • Nasal discharge
  • Sneezing
  • Snoring
  • Hyposmia
  • Crusting
  • Bleeding
  • Inferior turbinate size (pre/post)
  • Postoperative pain
  • Ciliary function
  • Inferior turbinate mucosa anatomy (necrosis/atrophy)

Limitations

  • Study design not specified (e.g., randomized vs. uncontrolled)
  • No exposure parameters for radiofrequency (e.g., frequency, power, dose) reported in abstract
  • Outcome assessment described as subjective for symptoms; measurement methods not detailed
  • Follow-up timepoints reported inconsistently across symptoms (e.g., 6/12 months for obstruction; 6/24 months for others)
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1007/s12070-011-0445-x
PubMed: 24533389

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