Transnasal electrocoagulation of the vidian nerve

O'Flynn, P.; Cumberworth, V.; Milford, C.; Mackay, I.; O&apo; Flynn, P; Cumberworth, V; Milford, C; Mackay, I

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Transnasal electrocoagulation of the vidian nerve

O'Flynn, P.; Cumberworth, V.; Milford, C.; Mackay, I.

Rhinology 31(2): 73-75

1993

ISSN/ISBN: 0300-0729

PMID: 8362173

Document Number: 406230

Vidian neurectomy has previously been reported as having a high success rate in alleviating secreto-motor rhinopathies. We report a prospective study of 24 consecutive patients who underwent transnasal vidian electrocoagulation. An overall improvement in symptoms was found in 59.1%. A worsening of overall nasal symptoms was complained of by 27.3%. The possible reasons for this are discussed.