For many years it has been suggested that the subjective outcome of the operation of submucosal diathermy to the inferior turbinates (SMD) may be predicted by pre-operatively testing the ability of the nasal mucosa to decongest with topical vasoconstrictor agents. This study of 22 patients undergoing SMD, confirms that the pre-operative decongestion produced by xylometazoline is both a good subjective (P less than 0.001) and objective (P less than 0.002) predictor of outcome. If a significant reduction in nasal resistance is achieved by the application of topical decongestants, then the operation of SMD is likely to be effective.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2273.1989.tb00335.x | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Possible new application of high-intensity focused ultrasound: degradation of uterine myoma classification.
Int J Hyperthermia
December 2024
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Hysteroscopic myomectomy is widely used to treat submucosal myomas. However, performing hysteroscopic surgery on certain type II (and even type III) or large myomas remains challenging. High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) has recently emerged as a promising alternative for treating various gynecologic conditions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA Comparative Study of Outcomes of Submucosal Diathermy Versus Inferior Turbinoplasty in Patients With Deviated Nasal Septum With Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy.
Cureus
July 2024
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital, and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, IND.
Introduction Nasal obstruction due to deviated nasal septum (DNS) and inferior turbinate hypertrophy (ITH) is a common problem necessitating surgical intervention. Submucosal diathermy (SMD) and inferior turbinoplasty (IT) are two commonly performed procedures aimed at improving nasal patency. Methods A prospective comparative study was conducted on 56 patients with DNS and inferior turbinate hypertrophy, divided into SMD and inferior turbinoplasty groups.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFeasibility, safety and efficacy of high intensity focused ultrasound ablation as a preoperative treatment for challenging hysteroscopic myomectomy.
Int J Hyperthermia
June 2024
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Suining Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Suining, China.
Purpose: To investigate the feasibility, safety and efficacy of high intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) as a preoperative treatment for challenging hysteroscopic myomectomies.
Materials And Methods: A total of 75 patients diagnosed with types 0-III of uterine fibroids were enrolled. Based on the Size, Topography, Extension of the base, Penetration and lateral Wall position (STEPW) classification scoring system, 25 cases with a score ≥ 5 points were treated with HIFU followed by hysteroscopic myomectomy (HIFU + HM group), whereas 50 cases with a score < 5 points were treated with hysteroscopic myomectomy (HM group).
Comparison of the post-operative outcomes between different surgical techniques for inferior turbinate reduction surgery: A cross sectional study.
Saudi Med J
June 2024
From the College of Medicine (Al Sumairi, Al Salamah, Al Mahdi, Al Hedaithy), King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, and from the Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (Asiri, Al Mahdi, Al Fayez, Al Hedaithy), Department of Surgery, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Objectives: To compare and measure post-operative outcomes among various surgical techniques for reducing inferior turbinate hypertrophy (ITH), and to identify the factors associated with the clinical outcomes of turbinoplasty in patients with this condition.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out from January 2021 to December 2022 at the Otorhinolaryngology Department of King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A total of 301 adult patients with ITH were included and were divided into different groups.
Colorectal polypectomy and endoscopic mucosal resection: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline - Update 2024.
Endoscopy
July 2024
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
1: ESGE recommends cold snare polypectomy (CSP), to include a clear margin of normal tissue (1-2 mm) surrounding the polyp, for the removal of diminutive polyps (≤ 5 mm).Strong recommendation, high quality of evidence. 2: ESGE recommends against the use of cold biopsy forceps excision because of its high rate of incomplete resection.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWant AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!