Suction diathermy adenoidectomy.
This technique uses a combination of monopolar diathermy and suction to perform a controlled resection of the adenoids in a near bloodless field. A clear view of the entire resection is obtained with a mirror. There is minimal blood loss and postoperative haemorrhage rate is extremely low. The authors describe the technique used and discuss their experience.
Hartley
B E
BE
Department of Paediatric Otolaryngology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK.
Papsin
B C
BC
Albert
D M
DM
D000233:Adenoidectomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D003972:Diathermy; D006801:Humans