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Can or why can't radiofrequency be used to reduce tonsils or adenoids if it is used successfully to reduce turbinate size?

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Dr. William Culviner answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

It can: Coblation or "cold ablation" technology uses radiofrequency energy to reduce turbinates, remove or reduce adenoids, and to remove or reduce tonsils. I utilize this technology for all three areas routinely.

Answered 5/8/2013

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