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Comparative assessment of monopolar and bipolar radiofrequency surgery of inferior turbinate.

This prospective, randomized, single-blind study compared monopolar versus bipolar radiofrequency surgery for inferior turbinate hypertrophy in 71 patients. Over 6 months, long-term symptom outcomes did not significantly differ between groups. Monopolar radiofrequency showed earlier symptom improvement and less…

[Recanalization of nasolacrimal duct with radio frequency: preliminary study].

This preliminary clinical series evaluated radiofrequency-assisted recanalization of the nasolacrimal duct in adults with confirmed lower lacrimal system obstruction. The procedure used a monopolar high-frequency device at 450 kHz and 150 W under local anesthesia with sedation. At 90 days postoperatively, 81.25% of…

Efficiency of radiofrequency assisted uvulopalatopharyngoplasty in the treatment of snoring.

This pre/post clinical study evaluated radiofrequency-assisted uvulopalatopharyngoplasty for snoring using polysomnography before and after surgery in 22 patients. The abstract reports a statistically significant postoperative reduction in snoring, with most patients showing decreased snoring index. The work concerns…

Use of radiofrequency hepatic parenchymal transection device in hepatic hemangioma resection: early experience and lessons learned.

This retrospective case series reviewed four resections of symptomatic giant cavernous hepatic hemangiomas using an RF-powered multiarray (Habib sealer) for hepatic parenchymal transection. No blood transfusions were required and no major biliary or vascular injuries were observed at 1-year follow-up; one…