Inferior turbinate reduction in children using Holmium YAG laser—a clinical and histological study

To compare the efficacy and safety of inferior turbinate reduction in children using Holmium:YAG (Ho:Yag) laser and diathermy. Histological effects of these treatments on turbinate tissue are also studied.

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