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Radiofrequency ablation (coblation): a promising new technique for laryngeal papillomata

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 October 2006

M S Timms
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Blackburn Royal Infirmary, Blackburn, UK
I A Bruce
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Blackburn Royal Infirmary, Blackburn, UK
N K Patel
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Sterling Hospital, Ahmedabad, India

Abstract

This paper describes a new application for radiofrequency ablation in head and neck surgery. Two patients with extensive laryngeal papillomata were successfully treated using this technology. The technique is described in detail, highlighting the main benefits of this approach as compared with existing techniques. These advantages include limited damage to underlying tissues and a bloodless field.

Type
Main Articles
Copyright
2007 JLO (1984) Limited

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