title: Adenoidectomy with the coblator: a logical extension of radiofrequency tonsillectomy.
abstract: This paper describes a method of radiofrequency ablation of adenoid tissue using a coblator, comparing it with conventional and other newer methods of adenoidectomy. Its chief advantages are that it produces a bloodless field, precision of tissue removal and leads to less damage to surrounding tissues.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Blackburn Royal Infirmary, Blackburn, UK. mtimms@uk-consultants.co.uk
authors.forename: Michael S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Timms
authors.forename: Sudip
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ghosh
authors.forename: Alexandra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Roper
mesh_terms: D000233:Adenoidectomy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D000234:Adenoids / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011846:Radio Waves; D013525:Surgical Instruments