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Outcomes following COBLATION intracapsular tonsillectomy (CIT)
Watch the video below to hear Dr. Neil Bateman discuss the outcomes following intracapsular tonsillectomy with COBLATION technology.
“The reduced pain means that there is less reliance on opiate pain killers both during surgery and after surgery.”
Regrowth after tonsillectomy
Watch the video below to hear Dr. Nico Jonas discuss regrowth after tonsillectomy.
“Symptomatic regrowth is uncommon and is mostly found in young children under the age of 3.”
COBLATION Technology for Adenoidectomy
Watch the video below to hear Dr. Nico Jonas discuss the use of COBLATION technology for adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy.
“For me and a lot of my colleagues, this is now the preferred technique to remove adenoids.”
Techniques for tonsillectomy
Watch the video below to hear Dr. Neil Bateman discuss the different approaches to tonsillectomy.
“As these two issues are the most concerning after tonsillectomy, especially in young children, it makes sense to try and adopt the safest technique possible.”
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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.
*As demonstrated in laboratory testing
*Compared to monopolar electrocautery, Diode Laser, Cold dissection and Microdebrider
COBLATION wands are contraindicated for use in patients with cardiac pacemakers or other electronic device implants.
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