Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHOD: The clinical datum of 91 children with OSAHS were retrospective analysis during the period from January 2009 to November 2009. All subjects, the main obstructive lesions were hypertrophy of tonsils and adenoids ,and which without recurrent pharyngodynia and tonsillitis, were applied with coblation treatment of partial tonsillectomy and adenoid ablation. RESULT: Intraoperative blood loss was about 1-2 ml in all subjects,no primary and delayed hemorrhage happened and postoperative pain happened. All subjects were followed-up for 12 months to 22 months, symptoms of snoring and mouth breathing disappeared. No tonsil regeneration and repeated inflammatory episode was found. CONCLUSION: Coblation treatment of partial tonsillectomy in children with OSAHS is micro-invasive, safe and effective, which is suitable for children of different age groups with hypertrophy of tonsils.
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Authors | Qingfeng Zhang, Cuiping She, Dawei Li, Chenjing Cheng, Xinran Zhang |
Journal | Lin chuang er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Journal of clinical otorhinolaryngology, head, and neck surgery
(Lin Chung Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi)
Vol. 25
Issue 3
Pg. 114-6
(Feb 2011)
ISSN: 2096-7993 [Print] China |
PMID | 21553522
(Publication Type: Evaluation Study, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Catheter Ablation
(methods)
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Retrospective Studies
- Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
(surgery)
- Tonsillectomy
(methods)
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