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Inferior Turbinoplasty Surgical Technique
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As the video demonstrates,
inferior turbinoplasty utilizing the Medtronic ENT
Inferior Turbinate Blade is a "cold" technique that avoids unpredictable collateral thermal damage to surrounding tissue. The volume of reduction is immediately apparent since there is no delay for scar contracture as with other techniques. The length of the blade is adequate to reach the posterior aspect of the turbinate. This allows easy debridement of the degenerated polypoid mucosa of the "Mulberry-Tip" which can be a major cause of symptomatic congestion, especially in the supine position. Risk of bleeding is minimal as a single anterior 2mm self-sealing entry point is created in the anterior face of the turbinate. An integrated cottle-style elevator tip allows easy elevation of mucosa from the underlying periosteum.
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