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Published on: November 6, 2019
Management of lingual tonsillar hypertrophy using microdebrider
Tolga Kandoğan1, Levent Olgun, Mehmet Ziya Ozüer
1Department of Otolaryngology, Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey. tkandogan@gmail.com
Summary
Lingual tonsillar hypertrophy can cause globus sensation, cough, and choking. A microdebrider effectively managed this condition with a minimally invasive partial lingual tonsillectomy.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Surgical Technology
Background:
- Lingual tonsillar hypertrophy can lead to symptoms like globus sensation, chronic cough, and choking attacks.
- Surgical intervention is often considered for symptomatic lingual tonsillar hypertrophy.
Observation:
- A female patient presented with symptoms suggestive of lingual tonsillar hypertrophy.
- Endoscopic examination confirmed hypertrophy of the lingual tonsils.
Findings:
- A partial lingual tonsillectomy was performed using a microdebrider under endoscopic guidance.
- The procedure was conducted under local anesthesia in the sitting position.
- The surgery resulted in minimal bleeding and was well-tolerated by the patient and surgeon.
Implications:
- The microdebrider is an effective tool for managing lingual tonsillar hypertrophy.
- Minimally invasive techniques offer a comfortable and efficient surgical option for this condition.
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