Coblation stands for controlled ablation. The technology uses radiofrequency in combination with low temperatures to “ablate” tissues, commonly using...
Adenoidectomy
Evolution of Adenoidectomy
The surgical removal of the adenoids has typically been performed through a various number of methods. Using a laryngeal mirror, the adenoids are visualized through the mouth, and an instrument is used to remove or shrink the adenoid tissue. Traditionally, this is performed by methods such as cauterization, ablation, cold steel excision with a knife, and microdebridement. It is common for children undergoing tonsillectomy to have adenoidectomy performed at the same time. In addition, older children and those with multiple sets of ear tubes that are still having ear infections will typically consider adenoidectomy.
Related Technologies
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The Coblator II tool uses coblation technology, and can be applied to many areas in ENT surgery. It is...
The Bovie Medical Suction Coagulator allow suction of tissues with or without coagulation of the tissue. The hand piece...
The Medtronic RADenoid blade is a suction microdebrider that is curved to ergonomically reach the adenoid tissue. There is...
Adenoid hypertrophy is unusual growth of the lymphatic tissue in the oropharynx known as the adenoid pad. Enlargement can...
