Category: Laser Treatment
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Soft Palate Channeling by Coblator In Snoring
Dr.K.O.Paulose FRCS, DLO.Consultant ENT Surgeon. Jubilee Hospital, Trivandrum, Kerala, South India As part of OSA Surgery, the bulky soft palate needs stiffening and reduction of the bulk by coblator channeling.This is achieved by passing a special wand into the tissues of soft palate and deliver energy for 10-12 seconds.Approximately three to four passes or “Channels”…
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Tongue Tie Surgery By Laser and Coblator:Which is better?
Dr.K.O.Paulose FRCS, DLO.Consultant ENT Surgeon. Jubilee Hospital, Trivandrum, Kerala, South India In my opinion, Tongue Tie release by Co2 laser is the best way, in all age groups. The RF Energy (Coblation) can be used in adults but it is time consuming and not as effective as laser.The only advantage of RF Coblation is it…
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Obesity and Sleep Apnea Surgery in India
Dr.K.O.Paulose FRCS, DLO.Consultant ENT Surgeon. Jubilee Hospital, Trivandrum, Kerala, South India Snoring and sleep apnea is very common in obese patient and vice verse.Type 2 diabetes also common in these patients as a complication of snoring sleep apnea.Here an obese patient weighing 115kg is undergoing surgery to cure severe OSA (500+), he was not able…