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  • Title: Concho-antropexy or total inferior turbinectomy for hypertrophy of the inferior turbinates? A prospective randomized study.
    Author: Salam MA, Wengraf C.
    Journal: J Laryngol Otol; 1993 Dec; 107(12):1125-8. PubMed ID: 8289001.
    Abstract:
    Twenty-five patients with bilateral nasal obstruction due to hypertrophy of the inferior turbinates were entered into a prospective study to compare the efficacy and the associated complications of total inferior turbinectomy and concho-antropexy. We found no significant statistical difference in the efficacy of these procedures in relieving nasal obstruction and discharge (p > 0.5). Total inferior turbinectomy was associated with more post-operative pain (p < 0.05) and with long-term dryness and crusting (p < 0.05) which were statistically significant. This is the first trial where concho-antropexy and total inferior turbinectomy are compared.
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