Surgical removal of hypertrophic adenoids to relieve upper airway obstruction is often performed to create a patent nasal airway.The highly vascular adenoids are treated by which method(s)of hemostasis to control bleeding?

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Children with polysomnogram-proven sleep disorder breathing and hypertrophic adenoids should have their adenoids assessed as a complete workup.Adenoidectomy by curette,ablation,radiofrequency,and powered microdebriders has been described in the pediatric otolaryngology literature.Hemostasis is achieved depending on the method chosen,by electrocautery,radiofrequency,or direct pressure (using angled mirrors or endoscopic visualization).

Surgical Removal of Hypertrophic Adenoids to Relieve Upper Airway Obstruction