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My 3 yr old son's ent doctor has recommended laser endoscopic turbinectomy with sinus clearance what are surgical alternatives to this?
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Turbinate reduction: Several options for shrinking the turbinates, one is the laser, also cautery, radio frequency, coblation and my favorite is the sub mucous resection. Not sure what you mean by "sinus clearance". Not a term commonly used.
Answered 3/2/2019
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Rare: Extremely unusual for a 3 year old to need these procedures. Do you know why your doctor is recommending this? You may want a second opinion.
Answered 10/4/2016
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