Comparison of results of laser and routine surgery therapy in treatment of nasal polyps
Zhang, B.Q.
Chinese Medical Journal 106(9): 707-708
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0366-6999 PMID: 8287710 Document Number: 421979
102 patients with nasal polyps receiving ND: YAG laser surgery or routine surgery were followed up for 18-36 months. The postoperative recurrence rates were 40.6% (24/54) and 66.6% (32/48) respectively for the patients of the two groups. Laser surgery is marked by less bleeding, no postoperative packing of the nose and lower postoperative recurrence rate, and it seems to be better than routine removal in the treatment of nasal polyps.