COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN CONVENTIONAL CURETTAGE ADENOIDECTOMY AND ENDOSCOPIC POWER ASSISTED ADENOIDECTOMY

Dr P.Ramasundar; Dr P.S.K.Thangaraj; Dr K.J.Arunkumar

Volume : VIII, Issue : II, February - 2019

COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN CONVENTIONAL CURETTAGE ADENOIDECTOMY AND ENDOSCOPIC POWER ASSISTED ADENOIDECTOMY

Dr P. Ramasundar, Dr P. S. K. Thangaraj, Dr K. J. Arunkumar

Abstract :

Objective: To compare adenoidectomy using conventional curettage method to endoscopic power assisted method with respect to subjective relief of symptoms, intra operative and post operative parameters and complications

Study Design: Prospective Study

Methods: Sixty consecutive cases between the ages of 5–15, requiring adenoidectomy for various indications and fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria were included in the study. Consisting of Group A, cases undergoing Conventional Adenoidectomy using Curettage method and Group B undergoing Endoscopic Power assisted Adenoidectomy

Results:

Conclusion: The newer method of endoscopic powered adenoidectomy was found to be a safe and useful tool for adenoidectomy. It scored on rapid surgery, less bleeding, completeness of resection, accurate removal, less collateral damage, lesser post operative pain and faster recovery.