Treatment for intranasal synechiae by CO2 laser under endoscopic visualization

Yunhai Feng; Shankai Yin

doi:10.1117/12.639313

11 September 2006 Treatment for intranasal synechiae by CO₂ laser under endoscopic visualization

Yunhai Feng, Shankai Yin

Proceedings Volume 5967, 2004 Shanghai International Conference on Laser Medicine and Surgery; 59671B (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.639313
Event: 2004 Shanghai international Conference on Laser Medicine and Surgery, 2004, Shanghai, China

Abstract

Objective To explore the feasibility and clinical value of treatment for intranasal synechiae by CO₂ laser with reduce the incidence of complication in endoscopic sinus surgery. Methods A retrospective study was made of 31 cases treated for intranasal synechiae by CO₂ laser. A CO₂ laser was used to facilitate removed intranasal adhesion between the middle turbinate and the lateral nasal wall with minimal blood loss under endoscopic visualization. Results 31 cases were followed up beyond 24 months. The overall effective rate was 90.3%. 3 patients underwent a revision endoscopic procedure. Conclusions The method has many advantages such as clear operative field, safe and satisfactory. So it is a good way to treatment for intranasal synechiae.

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Yunhai Feng and Shankai Yin "Treatment for intranasal synechiae by CO₂ laser under endoscopic visualization", Proc. SPIE 5967, 2004 Shanghai International Conference on Laser Medicine and Surgery, 59671B (11 September 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.639313

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