Category: Microdebrider Surgery
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Microdebrider in Otorhinolaryngology in India
Microdebrider Surgery in ENT Surgery is commonly done.Microdebriders have been gaining acceptance in ENT Surgery and use since their initial introduction in 1993 The microdebrider is a three component instrument. First, the disposable blade is a hollow metal tube coupled to suction that cuts obstructing tissue and simultaneously removes it from the airway. Second, the…
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Any Risks from Snoring and Sleep Apnea Surgery?
Dr.K.O.Paulose FRCS, DLO.Consultant ENT Surgeon. Jubilee Hospital, Trivandrum, Kerala, South India Are they any risks or complications from Surgery of Snoring and Sleep Apnea? There is minimal risk involved in the surgical treatment of snoring and sleep apnea, however, like any other surgery the risk of bleeding, infection, pain etc are there rarely. But if…
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Nasal Surgery as Part of Snoring and Sleep surgery
(Inferior Turbinate reduction called Turbinoplasty is being done using RF Coblation as part of Sleep surgery for Snoring and OSA) There are many surgical procedures used to correct the upper airway obstruction starting from the Nose to Larynx; nasal polypectomy, septoplasty, turbinoplasty, adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, palatal stiffening, pillar procedures, lingual tonsillectomy, base of tongue reduction,…