Adenoidectomy | Tonsillectomy | Combined Technique

Radiofrequency adenoidectomy


Illustration of Radiofrequency adenoidectomy
There are a number of these heat generating devices on the market, metal, insulated instruments that uses heat to remove or shrink the adenoid tissue. This technique is usually effective and comparatively safe.

The device is flexible and can be bent to fit the mouth, nose and throat area of the patient. This offers the surgeon better access to the difficult region where the adenoids are located.

Radiofrequency removal allows the surgeon to see the adenoids through the mirror while removing them, which offers better control for the surgeon and less blood loss for the patient during surgery.

Disadvantages

Shrinking or removing the adenoids with heat requires a significant amount of thermal energy (heat). With large adenoids, this procedure can take substantially longer and the adenoids may only be reduced, not completely removed. If the adenoids are not completely removed, they may continue to be a source of infection, or regrow and cause airway obstruction (obstructive sleep apnea).

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Adenoidectomy techniques

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