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=== Surgery === Inferior [[Turbinate reduction surgery|turbinate reduction]] is a surgery to reduce the size of the inferior turbinates. There are different techniques, including bipolar [[radiofrequency ablation]] (also known as [[somnoplasty]]), [[electrocautery]], and use of cold steel instruments (eg, microdebrider). [[Turbinectomy|Inferior turbinectomy]] is a surgery to remove the [[inferior turbinates]]. In the case of [[Turbinate reduction surgery|turbinate reduction]], only small amounts of turbinate tissue are removed because the turbinates are essential for respiration. [[Turbinectomy]] is usually reserved for patients who have persistent symptoms despite previous [[Turbinate reduction surgery|turbinate reduction]] surgery. Risks of reduction of the inferior or middle turbinates include [[empty nose syndrome]].
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