Transnasal electrocoagulation of the vidian nerve.
Vidian neurectomy has previously been reported as having a high success rate in alleviating secreto-motor rhinopathies. We report a prospective study of 24 consecutive patients who underwent transnasal vidian electrocoagulation. An overall improvement in symptoms was found in 59.1%. A worsening of overall nasal symptoms was complained of by 27.3%. The possible reasons for this are discussed.
O'Flynn
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Department of ENT-Surgery, Charing Cross Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
Cumberworth
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Milford
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Mackay
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004564:Electrocoagulation / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000378:metabolism; D009666:Nose / Q000294:innervation*; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000601:surgery; D011446:Prospective Studies