SUBMUCOSAL INFERIOR TURBINOPLASTY WITH THE COBLATER 2 WAND ICW

Abstract

　There have been many techniques described for inferior turbinate reduction, including submucosal turbinoplasty, turbinectomy, and diathermy. Submucosal tissue resection preserving mucosal surface has been recommended against the risk losing the physiologic function of the nose. Here, we described a new technique, submucosal inferior turbinoplasty and neurectomy with the coblater 2 wand ICW. The current surgical technique would be an easy and effective method for the inferior turbinate tissue reduction for the treatment of allergic rhinitis and inferior turbinate hypertrophy.