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Adenoidectomy with the coblator: a logical extension of radiofrequency tonsillectomy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 March 2006

Michael S Timms ,
Sudip Ghosh  and
Alexandra Roper
Michael S Timms
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Blackburn Royal Infirmary, Blackburn, UK.
Sudip Ghosh
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester M13 9WL, UK.
Alexandra Roper
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester M13 9WL, UK.
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Abstract

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This paper describes a method of radiofrequency ablation of adenoid tissue using a coblator, comparing it with conventional and other newer methods of adenoidectomy. Its chief advantages are that it produces a bloodless field, precision of tissue removal and leads to less damage to surrounding tissues.

Keywords

AdenoidectomySurgical ProceduresOperativeRadiofrequency
Type
Brief Report
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 119 , Issue 5 , May 2005 , pp. 398 - 399
Copyright
© 2005 Royal Society of Medicine Press