| Trimming of the inferior turbinates: a prospective long-term study. | |
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PMID: 2225505 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The aim of this study was to determine whether the initial benefits of radical trimming and anterior trimming of the inferior turbinates on nasal airflow persisted in the long term. Radical trimming significantly reduced nasal resistance at 2 months following operation (n = 12) (P less than 0.005). There was no significant change in nasal resistance over the next 20 months. Symptom scores for nasal obstruction also showed a significant reduction (n = 16) (P less than 0.005), at 2 months, and did not change significantly over the next 20 months. Radical trimming of the inferior turbinates is a highly effective operation in patients with hypertrophy of the inferior turbinates with few initial complications. However, further analysis of the data revealed that up to 20% of patients lose the initial subjective benefit of relief of nasal obstruction within 2 years of follow-up. Late onset crusting occurs in some patients though this is not directly attributable to an increase in nasal airflow. This study also concludes that anterior trimming of the inferior turbinates cannot be recommended as a form of treatment. |
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Authors:
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R G Wight; A S Jones; E Beckingham |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical otolaryngology and allied sciences Volume: 15 ISSN: 0307-7772 ISO Abbreviation: Clin Otolaryngol Allied Sci Publication Date: 1990 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1990-12-12 Completed Date: 1990-12-12 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7701793 Medline TA: Clin Otolaryngol Allied Sci Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 347-50 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK. |
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Adolescent Adult Airway Resistance / physiology Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Male Middle Aged Nasal Obstruction / physiopathology, surgery* Prospective Studies Pulmonary Ventilation / physiology Time Factors Turbinates / surgery* |
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