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Cryotherapy in the treatment of nasal obstruction: indications in adults

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

C. Hartley  and
D. J. Willatt
C. Hartley*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Hope Hospital, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
D. J. Willatt
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Hope Hospital, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
*
Mr C. Hartley, 39 Beech Road, Cale Green, Stockport SK3 8HD
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Abstract

Cryotherapy is an established method of treating hypertrophic obstructive inferior turbinates. The long-term effectiveness of the technique is assessed in this study, using the need for alternative nasal surgery as an objective way of distinguishing success from failure. Over 50 per cent of patients with obstructive symptoms, including those with minor septal deviation or allergy derived lasting benefit from the technique. Cryotherapy is an effective means of treating nasal obstruction due to mucosal hypertrophy of the turbinates and may replace the need for more radical surgery.

Keywords

CryosurgeryRhinitisTurbinates

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 109 , Issue 8 , August 1995 , pp. 729 - 732
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Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1995

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