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Alaskarov E. Comparison of classical, coblation, and combined adenoidectomy techniques in paediatric patients: a single-blind, prospective study. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2024:10.1007/s00405-024-08617-w. [PMID: 38581574 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-024-08617-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Adenoidectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in pediatric otolaryngological practice. This prospective study compared three different adenoidectomy techniques' intra-operative and postoperative outcomes in pediatric patients. The techniques evaluated were classical (blind curettage), coblation, and a combined approach. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ninety pediatric patients undergoing adenoidectomy were enrolled in the study. The patients were divided into three groups based on the technique used: Group A, classical adenoidectomy (blind curettage); Group B, coblation adenoidectomy and Group C, combined (blind curettage + coblation) adenoidectomy. The intra-operative time, degree of bleeding, and complications during and after the operations were recorded. RESULTS Group A had a significantly shorter operative time than the other groups. However, there was no significant difference in the mean operative time between Groups B and C. The mean amount of intra-operative bleeding differed significantly among the groups. Group B had significantly less bleeding than Group A or Group C. The amount of bleeding also differed significantly between Groups A and C. The postoperative pain scores did not differ significantly among the groups. While complications were infrequent in all groups, Group C did not exhibit a higher complication rate than Groups A and B. The absence of residual or recurrent adenoid tissue in any of the groups during long-term follow-up examinations highlights the effectiveness of all three adenoidectomy techniques in preventing adenoid regrowth. CONCLUSIONS The combined approach, which was one of the techniques studied, demonstrated an intermediate profile in terms of operative time and intra-operative bleeding compared to the classical and coblation techniques. These findings suggest that this combined approach may be a feasible option for adenoidectomy in pediatric patients, considering its similar low incidence of postoperative complications.
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- Elvin Alaskarov
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, İstanbul Medipol University Health Care Practice and Research Center Esenler Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Naik PP, Lakshanadeve VM, Kurien M, Thomas K. Adenoidectomy: Anatomical Versus Clinical Success. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 75:3481-3486. [PMID: 37974787 PMCID: PMC10645738 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-023-03992-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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Endoscopic adenoidectomy with powered instruments,a challenge in resource-constraint developing countries, has been on the rise. To evaluate conventional curettage as compared to endoscopic assisted adenoidectomy in the successful management of adenoid enlargement. A randomized controlled double-blinded study among children undergoing adenoidectomywas done. Primary outcomes were assessed by pre- and postoperative evaluation with a symptoms questionnaire and fiberoptic nasal endoscopy. There were 71 children aged 3-15 years, majority having grade III adenoids. Conventional adenoidectomy was done by the surgeon who was blinded to preoperative adenoid status. Patients were randomized to two groups, 35in conventional curettage where no further on-table intervention was done. Check endoscopyof the remaining 36 patients, formingthe second group, revealed residual grade III adenoidsin 5.6%. They underwentcompletion adenoidectomyendoscopically. By the 12th postoperative week, nasal endoscopy noted that 39.3% had grade I/II and 8.8% had grade I in the conventional and endoscopic groups respectively. Thoughstatistically significant, all pre-op symptoms settled except sleep-related ones which persisted in both groups (25% versus 14.7) with no complications in either group. Relief of all symptoms other than sleep-related ones, was achieved despite residual adenoids being up to grade II in both conventional and endoscopic group. This suggests non-obstructive causes in a subset of these patients. Conventional adenoid curettage is comparable to endoscopic adenoidectomy by cold method among children aged three and above. Complete adenoidclearance for achieving 'anatomical success' appears not to be necessary for 'clinical success'.
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- Paresh P. Naik
- University Hospital of Northamptonshire, Northampton, UK
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- Department of ENT, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry, India
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- Department of ENT, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, India
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Modi AT, Raval JB, Aiyer RG, Shah PC. Comparative Study Between Conventional Curettage Adenoidectomy Versus Endoscopic Microdebrider Assisted Adenoidectomy: Our Experience. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2022; 74:875-880. [PMID: 36452714 PMCID: PMC9702295 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-020-01944-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2019] [Accepted: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Adenoidectomy is one of the commonest surgical procedures performed by otolaryngologists however; its recurrence rates are very high. Our objective in this study was to compare safety and efficacy between conventional curettage and endoscopic assisted microdebrider adenoidectomy. This was a prospective comparative parallel randomized control trial conducted at a tertiary care hospital from April 2017 to December 2018. We divided patients (N = 42) into two groups i.e. conventional adenoidectomy (group A) (n1 = 21) and endoscopic microdebrider assisted adenoidectomy (group B) (n1 = 21) groups using the lottery method of randomization. Among 42 patients, 33 (79%) were male and 9 (21%) were female. The average operative time in group A was 16.15 min and in group B was 22.9 min with p value < 0.05. Average blood loss in group A was 35.57 ml and in group B was 37.14 ml. In group A, 1 (4.76%) of 21 patients developed temporary velopharyngeal insufficiency which was relieved after 4 weeks of surgery whereas in group B, 5 (23.8%) patients developed nasal bleed and 2 (9.52%) patients presented with nasal synechiae on follow-up. Eight (38%) patients in group A showed grade I adenoids after 3 weeks of surgery while group B showed complete clearance in all patients (p < 0.05). Conventional adenoidectomy has less intra-operative blood loss and shorter surgical time duration as compared to endoscopic assisted microdebrider adenoidectomy but with higher chances of residual adenoid tissue.
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- Atisha T. Modi
- Department of E.N.T. and Head–Neck Surgery, Baroda Medical College and S.S.G. Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat India
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- Department of E.N.T. and Head–Neck Surgery, Baroda Medical College and S.S.G. Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat India
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- Department of E.N.T. and Head–Neck Surgery, Baroda Medical College and S.S.G. Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat India
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- Department of E.N.T. and Head–Neck Surgery, Baroda Medical College and S.S.G. Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat India
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Kothekar A, Vallur S. Adenoid Hypertrophy and Endoscopic Adenoidectomy in Adults: Our Experience. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2022; 74:1067-1072. [PMID: 36452738 PMCID: PMC9701968 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-020-02142-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Adenoid tissue is considered as first line immunological defence mechanism in childhood. Adenoid hypertrophy in children is a common cause of nasal obstruction. It usually gets atrophied by puberty. Adenoid hypertrophy persisting in adults is a cause of nasal obstruction. A randomized prospective study was conducted on adult patients aged above 20 years of age presenting with bilateral nasal obstruction at a tertiary care hospital, for duration of 20 months from January 2018 to August 2019.The differential diagnosis of adenoid hypertrophy was evaluated and role of endoscopic adenoidectomy was studied. The various associated causes of adenoid hypertrophy in adults showed previous history of adeno-tonsillectomy, allergy, deviated nasal septum and smoking. In all cases endoscopic assisted adenoidectomy was performed. Post adenoidectomy patients were asymptomatic in 21 cases, partial improvement in 6 cases and failure in 3 cases. Enlarged adenoid in adults should be considered in the differential diagnosis of cases suffering from bilateral nasal obstruction, or presenting as a nasopharyngeal mass with aural problems. Endoscopic adenoidectomy is safe and reliable. The nasal endoscope aids in removal of adenoid completely with good haemostasis, without any injury to Eustachian tube.
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- Department of ENT, 12 Air Force Hospital, Akash Vihar, Kunraghat, Gorakhpur , 273002 India
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Tulaci KG, Arslan E, Tulaci T, Dinek A, Yazici H. Comparison of transnasal and transoral routes of microdebrider combined curettage adenoidectomy and assessment of endoscopy for residue: a randomized prospective study. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2020; 278:797-805. [PMID: 32989492 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-020-06385-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study is to investigate the frequency and locations of residual adenoid tissue in conventional curettage adenoidectomy (CA) via transnasal endoscopic examination at the end of the operation and to determine the most appropriate technique for residual adenoid tissue removal by transoral or transnasal microdebrider usage. METHODS Sixty-three patients aged 4-12 years who were scheduled for CA were included in this randomized prospective study in a tertiary reference center. Patients who underwent CA had the endoscopic residual tissue exploration at the end of surgery. The amount and locations of residual tissue were recorded. Patients with > 20% residual tissue were divided into two groups according to randomization list for removing the residual tissue, depending on the use of transoral microdebrider (TOMD) and transnasal microdebrider (TNMD). Two procedures were compared in terms of duration, bleeding, pain, post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) transfer time, and complications. RESULTS Residual tissue was detected in 38 patients (60.2%). The most common location of residual tissue was peritubal area (41.3%). The TOMD group had lower surgical duration, blood loss, pain scores and shorter PACU transfer time (p = 0.001, p = 0.002, p˂0.001, and p = 0.006, respectively). CONCLUSION Endoscopic exploration at the end of CA should be considered to avoid residual tissue retention. Furthermore, if residual tissue is present, the use of TOMD is easier, faster, and associated with lower morbidity than the use of TNMD.
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- Kamil Gokce Tulaci
- Departments of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Balikesir University Health Practice and Research Hospital, 10440, Cagis, Balikesir, Turkey.
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- Departments of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Balikesir University Health Practice and Research Hospital, 10440, Cagis, Balikesir, Turkey
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- Departments of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Balikesir University Health Practice and Research Hospital, 10440, Cagis, Balikesir, Turkey
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- Departments of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Balikesir University Health Practice and Research Hospital, 10440, Cagis, Balikesir, Turkey
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- Departments of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Balikesir University Health Practice and Research Hospital, 10440, Cagis, Balikesir, Turkey
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Kozcu SH, Demirhan E, Çukurova İ. Curettage adenoidectomy versus endoscopic microdebrider adenoidectomy in children: A randomized controlled trial. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2019; 119:63-69. [PMID: 30677629 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2019.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2018] [Revised: 01/13/2019] [Accepted: 01/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Adenoidectomy is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures with different techniques and technologies. Although curettage adenoidectomy (CA) has been practiced conventionally for many years, endoscopic microdebrider adenoidectomy (EMA) has emerged as an innovative surgical method. Comparing physiological effects, efficacy and safety of the endoscopic microdebrider adenoidectomy (EMA) and curettage adenoidectomy (CA) in pediatric population is aimed with this prospective, single-blind, randomized, controlled trial. METHODS Sixty pediatric patients with type-A tympanogram according to Jerger classification in both ears before surgery were randomly assigned to receive the CA (n = 30) and the EMA (n = 30). Tympanometry evaluation for each ear was performed the day before surgery firstly and was repeated on days 1, 7 and 14 after surgery. Intraoperative time, complications during and after the operation were recorded. Postoperative pain was also evaluated for 10 days postoperatively. RESULTS Tympanometric evaluation revealed significantly reduced middle ear peak pressure levels with the EMA than with the CA for each ear on day 1 after surgery and for only left ear on day 7 after surgery (P < 0.05). In addition, statistically significant reduced pain scores in postoperative first 3 days were related to the EMA (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference between the methods in terms of duration of surgery and complications. CONCLUSION According to findings from this study, the EMA procedure may be as safe and rapid as the CA. Furthermore, the EMA may be more controlled and less invasive to the surrounding tissues. Further studies are advised to support these data.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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Abdel-Aziz M, Khalifa B, Shawky A, Rashed M, Naguib N, Abdel-Hameed A. Trans-oral endoscopic partial adenoidectomy does not worsen the speech after cleft palate repair. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol 2016; 82:422-6. [PMID: 26777079 PMCID: PMC9449054 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjorl.2015.08.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2015] [Revised: 07/17/2015] [Accepted: 08/12/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Introduction Adenoid hypertrophy may play a role in velopharyngeal closure especially in patients with palatal abnormality; adenoidectomy may lead to velopharyngeal insufficiency and hyper nasal speech. Patients with cleft palate even after repair should not undergo adenoidectomy unless absolutely needed, and in such situations, conservative or partial adenoidectomy is performed to avoid the occurrence of velopharyngeal insufficiency. Trans-oral endoscopic adenoidectomy enables the surgeon to inspect the velopharyngeal valve during the procedure. Objective The aim of this study was to assess the effect of transoral endoscopic partial adenoidectomy on the speech of children with repaired cleft palate. Methods Twenty children with repaired cleft palate underwent transoral endoscopic partial adenoidectomy to relieve their airway obstruction. The procedure was completely visualized with the use of a 70° 4 mm nasal endoscope; the upper part of the adenoid was removed using adenoid curette and St. Claire Thompson forceps, while the lower part was retained to maintain the velopharyngeal competence. Preoperative and postoperative evaluation of speech was performed, subjectively by auditory perceptual assessment, and objectively by nasometric assessment. Results Speech was not adversely affected after surgery. The difference between preoperative and postoperative auditory perceptual assessment and nasalance scores for nasal and oral sentences was insignificant (p = 0.231, 0.442, 0.118 respectively). Conclusions Transoral endoscopic partial adenoidectomy is a safe method; it does not worsen the speech of repaired cleft palate patients. It enables the surgeon to strictly inspect the velopharyngeal valve during the procedure with better determination of the adenoidal part that may contribute in velopharyngeal closure.
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Beni Suef University, Beni Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Beni Suef University, Beni Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Otolaryngology (Phoniatric Unit), Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Datta R, Singh VP. Conventional Versus Endoscopic Powered Adenoidectomy: A Comparative Study. Med J Armed Forces India 2011; 65:308-12. [PMID: 27408282 DOI: 10.1016/s0377-1237(09)80089-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2009] [Accepted: 08/12/2009] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Adenoidectomy is a commonly performed ENT surgery. It is conventionally performed using the curettage method. This present article aims to evaluate endoscopic powered adenoidectomy as an alternative. METHODS Sixty consecutive cases requiring adenoidectomy were randomized into two groups of thirty each. Group A underwent conventional adenoidectomy using the curettage method and Group B underwent endoscopic assisted micro-debrider adenoidectomy. The parameters studied were intra-operative time, intra-operative bleeding and completeness of resection, collateral damage, post operative pain and recovery time. RESULT Sixty cases of adenoidectomy were done using conventional surgery and powered endoscopic adenoidectomy in the study period from Aug 04 to Dec 05. The time taken in Group A (conventional surgery) varied from 22-39 minutes (95% Confidence Interval (CI) -27.7 - 30.9)and in Group B (powered endoscopic surgery) from 27-55 minutes(95% CI 36.6 - 41.9) (p<0.05). The average blood loss in Group A was 21 ml (range 10-50) as compared to 31.67 ml (range 10-60) in Group B (p<0.05). The resection was invariably complete in Group B whereas seven(23%) cases had more than 50% residual adenoid tissue in Group A. Three cases in group A had collateral damage whereas in Group B, there were no added injuries. Post operative pain was studied only in cases undergoing adenoidectomy alone. Group A (n=8) demonstrated a pain score of 1.64-2.63-3.63 (95% CI) whereas Group B (n=11) demonstrated a pain score of 1.19-2.13-3.06 (95% CI). This difference was not statistically significant. In group A, the mean recovery period was 3.5 days and 2.93 days in Group B(p<0.05). CONCLUSION Endoscopic powered adenoidectomy was found to be a safe and effective tool for adenoidectomy. The study parameters where endoscopic powered adenoidectomy fared better were completeness of resection, accurate resection under vision, lesser collateral damage and faster recovery time. On the other hand, conventional adenoidectomy scored in matter of lesser operative time and intra-operative bleeding.
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- R Datta
- Classified Specialist(ENT), Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt-10
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- Classified Specialist (ENT), MH (Dehradun)
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