| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8755833 | Auris Nasus Larynx | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Treatment of nasal turbinate hypertrophy with bipolar radiofrequency-induced thermotherapy (RFITT) is a common indication in patients affected by chronic vasomotor rhinitis. Nonetheless, there are no reports about the safety of such a surgical procedure in cochlear implant (CI) users, due to concerns that the spread of electrical current and heat could damage the CI inner component. We report two cases of CI recipients successfully and safely undergoing RFITT performed by means of the Olympus® Celon-ProBreath bipolar coagulation electrode.
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Authors
Walter Di Nardo, Alessandro Scorpecci, Sara Giannantonio, Gaetano Paludetti,