[Choice of the methods for inferior turbinectomy].
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.
Yue
Jianxin
J
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Union Hospital,Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022.
Tan
Huifang
H
Zeng
Jinbo
J
Huang
Xuanzhao
X
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*