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Comparison Between Turbinoplasty Techniques in Chronic Nasal Obstruction Microdebrider Coblation andSubmucosalBipolarDiathermyTechniquesduetohypertrophoidturbinate

Chronic nasal obstruction is one of the most common complaints in otorhinolaryngology practice, with inferior turbinate hypertrophy being a major anatomical cause that significantly impairs nasal airflow and quality of life.(1) It is commonly associated with allergic rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis, chronic rhinosinusitis, and compensatory hypertrophy secondary to septal deviation. (2) When medical treatment fails, surgical reduction of the inferior turbinate becomes necessary.(2) Available techniques include Microdebrider (3) , Coblation(4), and Submucosal Bipolar Diathermy(5) aim to reduce turbinate volume while maintaining normal mucosal function and are associated with less tissue damage than conventional procedures. (6) Although several surgical techniques have shown good clinical outcomes, no single method has been established as the gold standard. Comparative evidence evaluating microdebrider, coblation, and bipolar in the same prospective study remains limited,(7) particularly in the Egyptian population. Therefore, this study aims to compare these techniques regarding efficacy, safety, postoperative outcomes, and patient satisfaction to provide evidence that supports appropriate surgical decision-making