A prospective, randomized, single‐blind study comparing coblation and monopolar extracapsular tonsillectomy
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DOI: 10.1002/lio2.789
Abstract: The aim of this study was to compare intraoperative blood loss, postoperative pain, post‐tonsillectomy hemorrhage (PTH), and medical costs associated with extracapsular tonsillectomy between coblation and monopolar electrocautery in children. read more here.
Keywords: tonsillectomy; prospective randomized; coblation monopolar; study ... See more keywords
Tranexamic acid and post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage: propensity score and instrumental variable analyses
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DOI: 10.1007/s00405-018-5192-0
Abstract: PurposeAlthough post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage occurs rarely, it can be life-threatening. Previous studies showed that tranexamic acid (TXA) had insignificant association with the rate of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage, but those findings were limited by small sample sizes. The… read more here.
Keywords: post tonsillectomy; tonsillectomy hemorrhage; tonsillectomy; tranexamic acid ... See more keywords
The impact of platelet-rich plasma therapy on short-term postoperative outcomes of pediatric tonsillectomy patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s00405-018-5211-1
Abstract: IntroductionTo compare the short-term outcomes of pediatric patients who underwent tonsillectomy alone vs. tonsillectomy plus platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy in terms of postoperative pain, appetite status, analgesia requirement, and bleeding complications.Materials and methodsThis study included… read more here.
Keywords: pediatric tonsillectomy; tonsillectomy; therapy; day ... See more keywords
Endoscope holder-assisted endoscopic coblation tonsillectomy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00405-020-06249-4
Abstract: Tonsillectomy is being performed either with a headlight, surgical loupe magnification or with microscopic aid. We report the technique of endoscope holder-assisted endoscopic tonsillectomy using coblation. Coblation tonsillectomy has the primary advantage of limited thermal… read more here.
Keywords: coblation; holder; tonsillectomy; endoscope holder ... See more keywords
Comparison of three tonsillectomy techniques in children
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DOI: 10.1007/s00405-020-06299-8
Abstract: Tonsillectomy is still one of the most common surgical procedures worldwide performed by otorhinolaryngologists. This single-blind randomized study aimed to compare cold dissection tonsillectomy, coblation tonsillectomy, and harmonic scalpel tonsillectomy in pediatric patients in respect… read more here.
Keywords: scalpel tonsillectomy; tonsillectomy; bleeding; coblation tonsillectomy ... See more keywords
A 4-year retrospective study of tonsillectomy rate and admission rate of tonsillitis and complications in the East of England and nationally
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DOI: 10.1007/s00405-020-06591-7
Abstract: Objectives Guidance set out by Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) sought to restrict the frequency of elective tonsillectomy in reaction to the recognised and substantial risks of the procedure, namely pain and bleeding. With stricter… read more here.
Keywords: admission; tonsillectomy; year; rate ... See more keywords
Immediate or interval abscess tonsillectomy? A systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00405-022-07294-x
Abstract: Peritonsillar abscess is a common complication of acute tonsillitis. However, no consensus has been reached yet on the optimal treatment of this condition. Therefore, this study aimed to compare clinical outcomes of immediate and interval… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; tonsillectomy; immediate interval; abscess tonsillectomy ... See more keywords
Do you recommend tonsillectomy for elderly patients with IgA nephropathy?
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DOI: 10.1007/s10157-021-02043-6
Abstract: Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) is a major cause of primary glomerulonephritis worldwide. The beneficial effects of corticosteroid therapy (CT) for IgAN were first described by Kobayashi et al. [1], and Pozzi et al. reported steroid… read more here.
Keywords: range; diagnosis; tonsillectomy; year ... See more keywords
'Desire for more analgesic treatment': pain and patient-reported outcome after paediatric tonsillectomy and appendectomy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2020.12.047
Abstract: BACKGROUND Insufficiently treated pain after paediatric appendectomy and tonsillectomy is frequent. We aimed to identify variables associated with poor patient-reported outcomes. METHODS This analysis derives from the European PAIN OUT infant registry providing information on… read more here.
Keywords: tonsillectomy; treatment; appendectomy; pain ... See more keywords
Single dose of intraoperative intravenous morphine for analgesia in children undergoing tonsillectomy: Randomized, double-blind clinical trial.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bjorl.2020.09.007
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Children undergoing tonsillectomy have severe pain in the postoperative period. One of the pharmacological options for analgesia is opioids, such as morphine. However, the risks of adverse effects, such as increased recovery time from… read more here.
Keywords: morphine; children undergoing; tonsillectomy; intravenous morphine ... See more keywords
Association of perioperative ibuprofen exposure with post-tonsillectomy bleeding requiring operative management.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2021.110627
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Pediatric tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the United States. The safety of ibuprofen use after surgery is debated given concern for increased bleeding. The primary objective of this… read more here.
Keywords: ibuprofen; post tonsillectomy; tonsillectomy; requiring operative ... See more keywords