Inferior Turbinate Reduction Using Bipolar Cautery: Technique and Outcomes in Pediatric Patients
Bipolar-cautery ITR provides safe, effective symptom improvement with excellent short-term results (>90% at 1 year). However, efficacy declines over time, particularly in ITR-only patients (78.7% overall at 3 years). Concurrent airway procedures may provide more stable outcomes. These findings emphasize the need for long-term follow-up and appropriate patient selection.
Authors
- G. Paul Digoy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3767-5557)
- Craig Riley
- Ahmed Ali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1535-4680)
Institutions
- Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City (US)
- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology
- Published
- 2025-11-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/00034894251388843
- Primary Topic
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00