Radiofrequency for inferior turbinate hypertrophy: could its long-term effect be predicted with a preoperative topical vasoconstrictor drop test?

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Yilmaz M., Kemaloglu Y. K., Baysal E., Tutar H.

American journal of rhinology, vol.20, pp.32-5, 2006 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 20
• Publication Date: 2006
• Doi Number: 10.1177/194589240602000106
• Journal Name: American journal of rhinology
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
• Page Numbers: pp.32-5
• Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Our purpose was to evaluate whether postoperative improvement by radiofrequency (RF) volumetric tissue reduction (RFVTR) correlated with a preoperative topical vasoconstrictor drop test (TVDT) in subjects with chronic nasal obstruction secondary to inferior turbinate hypertrophy (ITH).