[Argon plasma coagulation (APC) for interior turbinates reduction].

Abstract

Authors analyze results of argon plasma coagulation (APC) for interior turbinates reduction in patients with chronic nasal obstruction treated ineffectively with nasal drops. Rhinomanometric parameters, clearance of saccharine test results and cytological examinations were statistically analyzed in 70 patients with bilateral hypertrophy of turbinates treated in ENT Department of Medical University of Silesia in Katowice in years 2000-2001. Control group consists of 30 patients without breathing problems. The obtained results confirmed high effectiveness of APC for interior turbinates reduction. Only patients with first degree in T/S (turbinate/septum) nasal septum deviation were enrolled in both groups.