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Excision of rhinophyma with high-frequency electrosurgery
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania 17822, USA. aferzon@hotmail.com
Summary
High-frequency current electrosurgery effectively treated rhinophyma in two patients. This method provided a bloodless field, efficient tissue removal, and a pain-free recovery with good cosmetic outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Plastic Surgery
Background:
- Rhinophyma is a disfiguring nasal condition characterized by sebaceous and subcutaneous tissue hyperplasia.
- Current treatments include electrosurgery, laser ablation, dermabrasion, cryosurgery, and scalpel excision.
Observation:
- Two patients with rhinophyma and subcutaneous abscesses were treated.
- Treatment involved excision using the Ellman Surgitron with high-frequency electrosurgery and a wire loop.
Findings:
- The Ellman Surgitron created a bloodless operative field, enabling efficient and quick removal of hypertrophied tissue.
- The procedure resulted in good cosmetic outcomes and a pain-free postoperative recovery.
Implications:
- High-frequency electrosurgery with the Ellman Surgitron is a viable and advantageous treatment for rhinophyma.
- This radiofrequency device is suitable for outpatient settings and offers benefits over traditional surgical modalities.