Powered blade set.Medtronic Xomed has introduced the new Powered T&A Blade Set for use with the XPS[R] 3000 System. The Powered T&A Set is designed to perform the new, Powered Intracapsular Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy Definition Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T & A) are surgical procedures to remove the tonsils from the back of the mouth or adenoids from the back of the nasal cavity—both are are part of the lymphatic (PITA[TM]) technique. With interchangeable 12[degrees] and 40[degrees] outer cutting tubes, the Powered T&A Set allows surgeons to remove adenoids adenoids (ăd`ənoidz'), common name for the pharyngeal tonsils, spongy masses of lymphoid tissue that occupy the nasopharynx, the space between the back of the nose and the throat. and tonsils in the traditional order-adenoids first and tonsils second. Additionally, the 40[degrees] RADenoid[R] blade offers improved access to the choana in children more than 6 years old. Clinical studies show that PITA surgery offers significant advantages to most patients, including less postoperative pain, faster recovery from surgery, and faster return to normal activity. It also may reduce the incidence of postoperative bleeding and dehydration associated with traditional tonsillectomy techniques, as well as allowing the postoperative ambulatory release of otherwise healthy children <3 years. As part of PITA surgery or a stand-alone procedure, the powered adenoidectomy is faster and offers more precise tissue removal, less residual adenoidal obstruction, and reduced intraoperative bleeding compared to curette cu·rette or cu·ret n. A surgical instrument shaped like a scoop or spoon, used to remove tissue or growths from a body cavity. v. To scrape tissue or a body part with a curette. techniques. It also has been shown to produce a lower recurrence of postoperative otitis media as measured by vent tube reinsertion reinsertion, n the reimplantation and splinting of a tooth into the alveolus after dental trauma, such as avulsion, or following removal of the tooth. (third set) when compared to curette and suction cautery cautery, searing or destruction of living animal tissue by use of heat or caustic chemicals. In the past, cauterization of open wounds, even those following amputation of a limb, was performed with hot irons; this served to close off the bleeding vessels as well as techniques. Circle 126 on Reader Service Card [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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