Monopolar and bipolar radiofrequency thermal ablation of inferior turbinates: 20-month follow-up

Cavaliere M, Mottola G, Iemma M.

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“We prospectively evaluated the efficacy and morbidity of monopolar and bipolar radiofrequency volumetric tissue reduction (RFVTR) of inferior turbinates during a 20-month follow-up. Methods: The study was conducted on 150 patients randomly assigned into two groups of 75 each. In group A, we used the bipolar device…”

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17666252

DOI

10.1016/j.otohns.2007.01.001

Journal

Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

Year

2007

Authors

3

Type

Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial

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