title: [Choice of the methods for inferior turbinectomy].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To make clear the indications for each kind of inferior turbinectomy and to find out the best way of inferior turbinectomy.
  
  
  METHODS
  The nasal resistances in pre-operation and post-operation were examined with rhinomanometer in 97 cases. The time of recovery, the symptoms remained and the complications after operation were recorded.
  
  
  RESULTS
  "Functional" inferior turbinectomy is characterized for its mild postoperation reaction, quick recovery and good therapeutic effect whereas the partial inferior turbinectomy is characterized for its serious reaction, bleeding and dryness after operation.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  There is a definite indication for each kind of inferior turbinectomy, but the indication of " functional" inferior turbinectomy is wide.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Union Hospital,Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022.
authors.forename: Jianxin
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Yue
authors.forename: Huifang
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Tan
authors.forename: Jinbo
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zeng
authors.forename: Xuanzhao
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Huang
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000403:Airway Resistance; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006984:Hypertrophy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000601:surgery*; D012220:Rhinitis / Q000601:surgery; D025363:Rhinomanometry; D014420:Turbinates / Q000601:surgery*