Concho-antropexy or total inferior turbinectomy for hypertrophy of the inferior turbinates? A prospective randomized study |
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Authors: | MA Salam C Wengraf |
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Affiliation: | Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull. |
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Abstract: | Twenty-five patients with bilateral nasal obstruction due to hypertrophy of the inferior turbinates were entered into a prospective study to compare the efficacy and the associated complications of total inferior turbinectomy and concho-antropexy. We found no significant statistical difference in the efficacy of these procedures in relieving nasal obstruction and discharge (p > 0.5). Total inferior turbinectomy was associated with more post-operative pain (p < 0.05) and with long-term dryness and crusting (p < 0.05) which were statistically significant. This is the first trial where concho-antropexy and total inferior turbinectomy are compared. |
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