Coblator adenoidectomy in pediatric patients: a state-of-the-art review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adenoid hypertrophy is one of the main causes of nasal obstruction in 'children. Adenoid hypertrophy can be approached either with nasal corticosteroids, or surgically when medical treatment fails. Different adenoidectomy techniques have been proposed to reduce morbidity and surgical risks, with a consequent marked increase in the use of new surgical procedures in recent years, with a progressive increase in the use of coblation. This state-of-the-art review aims to systematically review the current literature on the role of coblation in adenoidectomy.

Methods

The selection criteria included children submitted to adenoidectomy with coblator vs other techniques. 11 research questions were defined. 4 databases were explored by four authors: PubMed (Medline), the C

SUBMITTER: Calvo-Henriquez C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10477144 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature