Use of coblation in resection of juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma

Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2013 Jun;122(6):353-7. doi: 10.1177/000348941312200601.

Abstract

We present a series of 4 patients with juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma (JNA) who underwent Coblation-assisted endoscopic resection after preoperative embolization, and discuss the use and advantages of endoscopic Coblation-assisted resection of JNA. Our limited case series suggests that Coblation may be used in the resection of JNA after embolization in a relatively safe, efficient, and effective manner. Coblation allows for decreased bleeding, less need for instrumentation, and improved visualization. There are limited published data in the literature to date on the use of Coblation in endoscopic JNA resection. We describe its use in a more extensive tumor than those previously reported. Further studies are needed to fully define the safety and utility of Coblation technology for this application.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Angiofibroma / diagnostic imaging
  • Angiofibroma / pathology
  • Angiofibroma / surgery*
  • Catheter Ablation / methods*
  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Nasal Cavity / pathology
  • Nasal Cavity / surgery
  • Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Pterygoid Muscles / pathology
  • Pterygopalatine Fossa / pathology
  • Radiography