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Turbinectomy: Partial Versus Mucosal Diathermy

NCT07457606 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 58

Last updated 2026-03-09

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Summary

Objectives: To compare the outcomes of partial turbinectomy versus mucosal diathermy in patients with inferior turbinate hypertrophy.

Methodology: The ENT Department at Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Lahore carried out this non-randomized controlled study. Total 60 adults between the ages of 18 and 60 who have been diagnosed with inferior turbinate hypertrophy were included. Septal deviation, or other major sinonasal diseases; uncontrolled allergic rhinitis; prior nasal or turbinate surgery were excluded. In group A patients partial inferior turbinectomy (PIT) was done while in group B, submucosal diathermy (SMD) was done. A 10-point Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was used to measure nose pain on the first postoperative day and at the one-month follow-up. Nasal obstruction scores (Grades 0-3) were assessed both before and after surgery at one and three months. Using Lund and Kennedy's standardized grading method, nasal crusting was assessed. At three-month follow-up visits, tissue healing quality was evaluated.

Conditions

  • Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy

Interventions

PROCEDURE

partial turbinectomy

After achieving adequate anesthesia and decongestion, the inferior turbinate will be visualized using a nasal speculum or endoscope. The medial one-third of the hypertrophied turbinate, including both the mucosal covering and underlying bony structure, will be carefully removed using turbinectomy scissors. The resection will be limited to the anterior two-thirds of the turbinate, avoiding injury to the posterior end. Bleeding points will be controlled using bipolar cautery or nasal packing as needed

PROCEDURE

submucosal diathermy

Once the turbinate is exposed, an insulated diathermy needle will be inserted into the submucosal layer at the anterior end of the inferior turbinate. The needle will be advanced along the turbinate's length, staying close to the bone. A low-voltage coagulation current will be applied during withdrawal of the needle, typically in two to three passes to cover the superior, middle, and inferior aspects of the turbinate. This causes shrinkage of the submucosal tissue while keeping the outer mucosa mostly intact. Hemostasis will be ensured before the procedure is completed

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Shahida Islam Medical Complex

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • mudassar saeed pansota · Assistant Professor of Urology, Shahida Islam Teaching Hospital, Lodhran, Pakistan

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-09-27
Primary Completion
2025-11-26
Completion
2025-12-25

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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