The adenoid curette is used in adenoidectomy operations.
The instrument has a strong handle, a shaft and a curette at the tip. The curette itself is a curved, square window that allows for the tissue to engage in it.
An adenoid curette with cage comes with a detachable guard that has teeth to hold the removed tissue.
How the adenoid curette is used
For the adenoidectomy operation, the patient lies supine in the neutral position. The mouth is held open with a mouth gag. The curette is held at the handle like a dagger. The curette is then introduced into the oral cavity, all the way above and behind the soft palate. The adenoid tissue is caught in the curette and removed with a smooth, shaving movement.
Adenoidectomy was earlier performed as a blind procedure. A nasal endoscope can now be used to visualize the procedure.
More information
- Endoscopic adenoidectomy achieves better results and lesser complications as the procedure is performed under visualization.
- Endoscopic adenoidectomy can be performed using endoscopic instruments and/or microdebrider.
- Hypertrophied adenoids cause nasal obstruction, nasal discharge and predispose to ear conditions like otitis media and otitis media with effusion.
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