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Stuart G. Selkin, MD

Arch Otolaryngol. 1985;111(7):446-449.

Abstract
• One hundred two inferior turbinectomies were done with the carbon dioxide laser as an adjunct to rhinoseptoplasty. Indications for surgery were airway obstruction on one or both sides not relieved by medical means (42 cases), patient inability to tolerate medication (36 cases), and patient unwillingness to continue to receive medication for prolonged periods (24 cases) in patients unhappy with their appearance. Pathologic processes included allergic rhinitis (34 cases), vasomotor rhinitis (28 cases), and rhinitis medicamentosum (40 cases). A newly designed suction speculum provided easy access to the internal nose and protected the alar rim and the face from laser energy. Only a few minutes of extra operating time were required. Relief of obstruction was comparable to that obtained from cryosurgery, submucous resection of the turbinate, and partial turbinectomy. Intraoperative and postoperative bleeding was less with laser turbinectomy than with any other means.

(Arch Otolaryngol 1985;111:446-449)

Author Affiliations
From the Division of Otorhinolaryngology, Massapequa General Hospital, Seaford, NY.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Jan 14, 1985.

Read before the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Las Vegas, Sept 14, 1984.

Reprint requests to 1171 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY 11803 (Dr Selkin).

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