Inferior turbinate reduction; coblation versus microdebrider - a prospective, randomised study

Abstract

The submucous coblation is as effective as microdebrider for inferior turbinate reduction. It is easily performed with significantly less postoperative pain than the microdebrider. Both techniques produce significant reduction of the size of the turbinates and associated with a satisfactory improvement of the nasal obstruction, nasal secretion, crust formation, itching, sneezing and dryness. The side effects are minimal with both procedures with significant patient satisfaction postoperatively.