Radiofrequency versus injection snoreplasty in simple snoring
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, cilt.133, sa.2, ss.224-228, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 133 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2005
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.otohns.2005.04.018
- Dergi Adı: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.224-228
- Maltepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy and tolerance of controlled temperature radiofrequency (RF) and injection snoreplasty (IS) for the treatment of simple snoring. STUDY DESIGN: The study was a nonrandomized, prospective study conducted on 70 simple snorers. Efficacy of the operations was subjectively evaluated by the bed partners and after 6 weeks of the last treatment. Tolerance was evaluated by the patient during first 10 postoperative days. Postoperative pain and discomfort level were assessed. RESULTS: Satisfaction in terms of snoring severity was reported by 87.5% of the cases with RF and by 76.7% of the patients with IS. Discomfort levels also were similar for both groups CONCLUSIONS: Controlled-temperature RF and IS were both effective on snoring and well tolerated by the patients. This allows retreatments if necessary. © 2005 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved.