Factors affecting secondary post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage: a case—control study
The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology, 2017 Background Tonsillectomy is one of the commonest otolaryngological procedures performed. Multiple reports have demonstrated the safety of ambulatory (outpatient) pediatric Tonsillectomy, however Post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage remains the most serious ...
Hesham Negm +5 more
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Intensity of hemorrhage following tonsillectomy [PDF]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2012 Background/Aim. Although post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage is one of the most frequent and potentially life-threatening complications, there is no generally accepted classification of post-operative bleeding intensity.
Milošević Dušanka N.
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Correlation of Tonsillectomy with Palatine Tonsil Size [PDF]
Acta Medica Iranica, 2011 We aimed to investigate the correlation of tonsillectomy with palatine tonsil size and to compare the differences of tonsil size and the need for surgery in children and adults. Also we can predict the outcome of tonsillectomy.
Shafaat Davoodreza
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The effect of tonsillectomy on obstructive sleep apnea: an overview of systematic reviews
Nature and Science of Sleep, 2018 Lauren K Reckley, Camilo Fernandez-Salvador, Macario Camacho Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI, USA Objective: Tonsillectomy with adenoidectomy is a combination surgery that has been used to
Reckley LK +2 more
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Prevalence of Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage in Adults and Children
Journal of Clinical and Basic Research, 2020 Background and objectives: Hemorrhage is the most common complication of tonsillectomy. However, the incidence of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage may be affected by various factors including weight, age, medications, surgical technique, etc. This study was
Mohammad Hosein Taziki +3 more
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Comparing Traditional Cold Knife Tonsillectomy with a New Technique Plasma Knife Tonsillectomy [PDF]
, 2013 Objective:The aim of this study is to compare traditional cold knife tonsillectomy and plasma knife tonsillectomy.Methods:In this study, 15 patients underwent cold knife tonsillectomy, 15 patients underwent plasma knife tonsillectomy.
Gül Soylu Özler +4 more
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Subtotal intracapsular tonsillectomy may be the first choice for tonsillectomy in children
Journal of International Medical Research, 2021 Objective To investigate the effect and prognosis of subtotal intracapsular tonsillectomy. Methods All children (n=162) with tonsillar hypertrophy and chronic tonsillitis were randomly divided into two groups: tonsillectomy (n=75) and subtotal ...
Jie Wang +3 more
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Efficacy and indications of tonsillectomy in patients with IgA nephropathy: a retrospective study [PDF]
PeerJ, 2022 Background The efficacy and indications of tonsillectomy in IgA nephropathy (IgAN) remain uncertain. Methods We performed a retrospective cohort study of 452 patients with primary IgAN, including 226 patients who received tonsillectomy and 226 controls ...
Yan Li +8 more
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Effect of Tonsillectomy on Recurrence of Psoriasis
Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College, 2013 Background :To assess the effectiveness of tonsillectomy in the management of guttate psoriasis. Methods: In this descriptive study, fifty patients with psoriasis, along with chronic tonsillitis were included.
M Musharaf Baig
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Effect of Topical Propolis on Wound Healing Process After Tonsillectomy: Randomized Controlled Study [PDF]
Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology, 2018 Objectives The post-tonsillectomy pain and post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage are the two main problems after tonsillectomy. The aim of this study was to investigate the beneficial effects of water soluble ethanol extract propolis on post-tonsillectomy ...
Jeong Hwan Moon +4 more
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