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Identifying High‐Risk Children Safe for Same‐Day Discharge After Tonsillectomy

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Current guidelines recommend overnight admission for children with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity undergoing tonsillectomy, although most have uneventful postoperative courses. We aimed to identify low‐risk subgroups within this high‐risk population who may be candidates for same‐day discharge. Methods Retrospective
Amy Ho, Yann‐Fuu Kou, Christopher Liu, Cynthia S. Wang, Felicity Lenes‐Voit, Stephen R. Chorney, Kenneth Lee, Seckin Ulualp, Ron B. Mitchell, Romaine F. Johnson   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Low-temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation in phantom limb pain: A case report

Brain Circulation, 2018
Phantom limb pain (PLP) and phantom limb sensations are common complications postamputation. PLP is defined as persistent painful sensations perceived in the missing portion of the amputated limb. Low-temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation (coblation)
Hongyan Li, Yan Li, Zhaoxuan Guo, Liyan Hao, Yinyin Li, Yuanzhang Tang, Yuna Guo, Daqian Zhang, Liangliang He, Yan Wang, Yuanguang Meng, Fei Li, Jiaxiang Ni   +12 more
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Irreversible Electroporation for Tonsillar Ablation in Adults

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of irreversible electroporation for non‐thermal ablation of tonsils in adults. Study Design Prospective interventional case series of 24 adult patients referred for tonsillectomy that were followed for 3 months. Setting Academic medical center.
Codrut Sarafoleanu, Ionut Tanase, Mihai Alexandru Pascu, Desiderio Passali, Ari DeRowe   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Therapeutic Efficacy of Endoscope‐Guided Coblation for Tongue Base Reduction as Part of Multilevel Surgery in Moderate to Severe OSA Patients

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) frequently results from multilevel upper airway obstruction involving the palate, lateral walls, and tongue base. Among various techniques, endoscope‐guided coblation for tongue base reduction (TBR) provides precise resection with excellent hemostasis and minimal morbidity.
Minju Kim, Siyeon Jin, Eun Hyun Cho, Dongyoung Kim, Doo Hee Han, Hyun Jik Kim   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Transoral Styloidectomy Approach: A Systematic Review and Enhanced Endoscopic Approach

Head &Neck, Volume 48, Issue 6, Page 1567-1578, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Synthesize transoral styloidectomy approaches, highlight advantages, disadvantages, surgical outcomes, and describe an improved endoscopic transoral technique. Methods A systematic review of peer‐reviewed articles was conducted on November 11, 2025 in PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Medline.
Nana‐Hawwa Abdul‐Rahman, Vanessa Helou, Lauren A. Gardiner, Paul A. Gardner, Carl H. Snyderman   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The comparison of efficacy and complications of coblation and radiofrequency thermocoagulation for V2/V3 idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia: a retrospective cohort study of 292 cases

BMC Anesthesiology, 2021
Background Coblation is a novel technique in respect of treating idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia. We aimed to identify the efficacy and complications between radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFT) and coblation for V2/V3 idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia ...
Chenhui Wang, Zhi Dou, Mengwei Yan, Yuanzhang Tang, Rui Zhao, Yujie Han, Jiaxiang Ni   +6 more
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Transoral Robotic Lingual Tonsillectomy for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea

The Laryngoscope, Volume 136, Issue 5, Page 2332-2339, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Objectives Our objective was to investigate the safety and efficacy of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) lingual tonsillectomy (LT) with and without epiglottopexy and to compare it with non‐robotic approaches for children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Daniel J. Campbell, Daron Excel, W. Jack Palmer, Heather C. Nardone, Douglas R. Johnston   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Intrapatient Comparison of Coblation versus Electrocautery Tonsillectomy in Children: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

, 2022
Many surgical instruments have been introduced and compared for safety and surgical efficiency in tonsillectomy. This study aimed to compare postoperative pain between coblation and conventional monopolar electrocautery tonsillectomy by intrapatient ...
Han, Doo Hee, Kyu Young Choi, Doo Hee Han, Chae-Seo Rhee, Choi, Kyu Young, Rhee, Chae-Seo, Ahn, Jae-Cheul, Jae-Cheul Ahn   +7 more
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A Scoping Review of Recurrent Post‐Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage in Children

The Laryngoscope, Volume 136, Issue 5, Page 2026-2033, May 2026.
The goal of this scoping review was to analyze the incidence and risk factors for recurrent peritonsillar hemorrhage (PTH), and to map existing evidence to identify knowledge gaps. CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Embase, Google Scholar, and Ovid Medline were searched.
Kathleen R. Billings, Saied Ghadersohi, Andrea J. Fawcett, Inbal Hazkani   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Predicting Respiratory Complications for Day Case Paediatric Adenotonsillectomy

ANZ Journal of Surgery, Volume 96, Issue 5, Page 1140-1147, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Objectives To assess the effectiveness of a pre‐operative triaging model for paediatric adenotonsillectomy in identifying risk of early post‐operative respiratory complications, in order to propose an evidence‐based triaging model for day‐case paediatric adenotonsillectomy.
Clemente Chia, Alicia Leong, Jinzi Bai, Paul Paddle   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source