[Radiofrequency-assisted surgery in inferior turbinate hypertrophy]
Luxardo R, Augustovski F, Argento F, Alfie V, García Martí S, Bardach A, Ciapponi A, Alcaraz A, Pichon Riviere A
Record ID 32018004410
Spanish
Original Title:
Cirugía asistida por radiofrecuencia en hipertrofia de cornete inferior
Authors' recommendations:
Moderate-quality evidence shows that radiofrequency-assisted surgery in patients with inferior turbinate hypertrophy is likely to result in a lower net benefit given the mild improvement in efficacy and safety when compared with other conventional surgeries.
Moderate-quality evidence shows that radiofrequency-assisted surgery in patients with inferior turbinate hypertrophy is probably less effective than microdebrider-assisted surgery, with lower efficacy in objective and subjective results (“negative” net benefit). In terms of safety, radiofrequency-assisted surgery would show a lower rate of adverse events. At present, in Argentina, microdebridement is not a routine procedure.
Only one clinical practice guideline from Turkey was found, mentioning radiofrequencyassisted surgery as a possible therapeutic option in patients with turbinate hypertrophy and allergic rhinitis. The public funders from the United Kingdom, Australia and a private funder from the United States of America, cover radiofrequency-assisted turbinate reduction surgery. The rest of the private and public funders, as well as other clinical practice guidelines consulted, do not mention this technology.
No local or international economic evaluations about the cost-effectiveness or budget impact of radiofrequency-assisted turbinate reduction surgery for this indication have been found.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2022
URL for published report:
https://www.iecs.org.ar/publicacion/?id=21991
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Argentina
MeSH Terms
- Turbinates
- Hypertrophy
- Nasal Obstruction
- Paranasal Sinus Diseases
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Nasal Surgical Procedures
Contact
Organisation Name:
Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy
Contact Address:
Dr. Emilio Ravignani 2024, Buenos Aires - Argentina, C1414 CABA
Contact Name:
info@iecs.org.ar
Contact Email:
info@iecs.org.ar
Copyright:
Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy (IECS)
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