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Radiofrequency ablation (coblation): a promising new technique for laryngeal papillomata

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 October 2006

M S Timms ,
I A Bruce  and
N K Patel
M S Timms
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Blackburn Royal Infirmary, Blackburn, UK
I A Bruce
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Blackburn Royal Infirmary, Blackburn, UK
N K Patel
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Sterling Hospital, Ahmedabad, India
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Abstract

This paper describes a new application for radiofrequency ablation in head and neck surgery. Two patients with extensive laryngeal papillomata were successfully treated using this technology. The technique is described in detail, highlighting the main benefits of this approach as compared with existing techniques. These advantages include limited damage to underlying tissues and a bloodless field.

Keywords

PapillomaLaryngeal NeoplasmsRadiofrequency AblationOtolaryngologic Surgical Procedures
Type
Main Articles
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 121 , Issue 1 , January 2007 , pp. 28 - 30
Copyright
2007 JLO (1984) Limited

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