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Monopolar Suction Diathermy Adenoidectomy: Technical Note

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Monopolar suction diathermy allows controlled resection of the adenoids in a near bloodless field. In this article the author describes some technical points to make the procedure safe.

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  1. Department of ENT, St George’s Hospital, London, UK

    P. Modayil, I. Pai & C. Van Wykk

  2. Sri Devaraj URS Medical College, Kolar, India

    G. O. Modayil

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Modayil, P., Modayil, G.O., Pai, I. et al. Monopolar Suction Diathermy Adenoidectomy: Technical Note. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 63, 99–100 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-010-0070-0

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