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Use of coblation in resection of juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2013 Jun;122(6):353-7

Date

07/11/2013

Pubmed ID

23837385

DOI

10.1177/000348941312200601

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-84878949029 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   16 Citations

Abstract

We present a series of 4 patients with juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma (JNA) who underwent Coblation-assisted endoscopic resection after preoperative embolization, and discuss the use and advantages of endoscopic Coblation-assisted resection of JNA. Our limited case series suggests that Coblation may be used in the resection of JNA after embolization in a relatively safe, efficient, and effective manner. Coblation allows for decreased bleeding, less need for instrumentation, and improved visualization. There are limited published data in the literature to date on the use of Coblation in endoscopic JNA resection. We describe its use in a more extensive tumor than those previously reported. Further studies are needed to fully define the safety and utility of Coblation technology for this application.

Author List

Cannon DE, Poetker DM, Loehrl TA, Chun RH

Authors

Robert H. Chun MD Professor in the Otolaryngology department at Medical College of Wisconsin
David M. Poetker MD Chief, Professor in the Otolaryngology department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adolescent
Adult
Angiofibroma
Catheter Ablation
Endoscopy
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Nasal Cavity
Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms
Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures
Pterygoid Muscles
Pterygopalatine Fossa
Radiography