Adenoidectomy under indirectly visualization with laryngoscope

Objective:To describe the easy-performed, cost-effective adenoidectomy under indirect laryngoscope visualization.Method:Fifty-six patients were undergone adenoidectomy. Intra-operatively, soft palate was retracted with catheter, adenoid was indirectly visualized using laryngoscope and removed with adenoid curette.Result:All patients were free of snore postoperatively, conductive hearing loss was improved as well. In addition, hearing threshold was stable in two patients with inner ear malformation postoperatively. The blood loss was 20~50 ml, the surgical time was 5~20 min. No patient complained of blood bleed and other complications postoperatively.Conclusion:Adenoidectomy under indirect laryngoscope visualization is easy-performed, cost-effective surgical procedures. As well, it is safe and satisfied with surgeons and patients.