Could the use of a new novel bipolar radiofrequency device (Aerin) improve nasal valve collapse? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Manuele Casale et. al.

Journal of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery volume 52, Article number: 42 (2023)

Abstract

Background

Surgical treatment for nasal obstruction caused by nasal valve collapse requires a significant recovery period and risks of complications, while nasal dilators are uncomfortable. Recently, radiofrequency treatment of lateral walls has been used under local anesthesia as an office base surgery. This work aims to assess the efficacy of a new radiofrequency device, the Vivaer™ System (Aerin Medical, Sunnyvale, CA), to treat nasal obstruction through a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods

Two researchers independently reviewed the literature up to December 2021. Studies on patients seeking treatment for nasal obstruction due to nasal valve collapse were included in the analysis.

Results

Four studies (218 patients) met the inclusion criteria and treated the nasal valve regions bilaterally with the Aerin Medical Vivaer™ System. After the treatment, the NOSE score was reduced at three months postoperatively. Minor adverse events were reported in the included studies, and two showed no complications. None of the studies reported changes in the external appearance of the nose.

Conclusion

The radiofrequency treatment using the Vivaer device can be useful for treating nasal valve collapse, improving significantly subjective breathing symptom scores. Further studies on a large scale are needed to confirm these results.

KOMEN SAYA:

Wow! Good news for patients sebenarnya… alat baru untuk membantu pesakit-pesakit yang mengalami masalah hidung sumbat yang memerlukan surgeri yang tetapi tidak mahu kerana risiko2 besar, kini boleh menerima rawatan risiko minima 🙂 lepas prosedur, hidung senang bernafas dan pulih dengan cepat..side effect pun sedikit/tiada berbanding surgeri hidung yang besar.

masalahnya… tak semua tempat ada…dan alat memang mahal 🙂 Alat radiofrequency memang ada di kebanyakan hospital kerajaan, tetapi probe nya yang khas untuk treatment hidung ini memang jarang nampak.

Boleh play video di bawah ini untuk tengok bagaimana prosedur di buat ya:)