Efficacy of Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction: Evaluation by Computed Tomography and Acoustic Rhinometry

Demir, Uygar; Durgut, Osman; Saraydaroglu, Goktug; Onart, Selcuk; OCAKOĞLU, GÖKHAN

doi:10.2310/7070.2012.00036

Efficacy of Radiofrequency Turbinate Reduction: Evaluation by Computed Tomography and Acoustic Rhinometry

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Demir U., Durgut O., Saraydaroglu G., Onart S., OCAKOĞLU G.

JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY, vol.41, no.4, pp.274-281, 2012 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 41 Issue: 4
Publication Date: 2012
Doi Number: 10.2310/7070.2012.00036
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.274-281
Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of the inferior turbinates is a popular surgical intervention that aims to reduce turbinate volume. However, in a few studies, the amount of volume loss was analyzed objectively.