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COBLATION Technology
COBLATION technology is a chemical process that dissolves tissue intraoperatively using glow discharge plasma. COBLATION technology is used in a COBLATION tonsillectomy to dissolve the tonsils. Compared to other techniques such as electrocautery, COBLATION technology uses lower heat that reduces pain after surgery 1-9.
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The two primary approaches to tonsillectomy are total tonsillectomy, where the entirety of the tonsil tissue and the capsule are removed, and intracapsular tonsillectomy, where the tonsil tissue is removed, but the tonsil capsule is left in place. Both techniques can be preformed using COBLATION technology, with a range of wands designed for both tonsil and adenoid procedures, featuring integrated saline delivery and suction, and malleable shafts.
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No matter how statistically safe a procedure has proven to be, every surgery has risks. Post Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage (PTH) is a potentially serious complication that has been reported in literature for both adult and pediatric patients. It is reported to occur following use of COBLATION devices as well as following the use of other surgical devices and methods. Before making any surgical decision, you should speak with your doctor about any potential risks.
*Compared to monopolar electrocautery; p<0.001
COBLATION wands are contraindicated for use in patients with cardiac pacemakers or other electronic device implants.
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7. Ahmad MU, Wardak AN, Hampton T, Siddiqui MRS, Street I. Coblation versus cold dissection in paediatric tonsillectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Laryngol Otol. 2020;134(3):197 – 204.
8. Omrani M, Barati B, Omidifar N, Okhovvat AR, Hashemi SAG. Coblation versus traditional tonsillectomy: A double blind randomized controlled trial. J Res Med Sci. 2012;17(1):45 – 50.
9. Harley et al. “Coblation vs Monopolar Dissection – A systematic review and meta-analysis”, submitted for publication 7/17/17, internal P/N 91999