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
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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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Effectiveness of laser tonsillectomy compared to conventional cold steel tonsillectomy in children [PDF]
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University JournalBackground: The Effectiveness of CO2 laser tonsillectomy is not conclusively known. The current study aimed to determine its effectiveness compared to the cold steel dissection for tonsillectomy in children. Methods: This interventional study was done
Manar Qasim Mohammed Raoof +1 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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Risk-Stratified Bilateral Tonsillectomy for Unilateral HPV-Associated Tonsillar SCC: Oncologic and Functional Outcomes From a Single Institution. [PDF]
Laryngoscope Investig OtolaryngolThe role of contralateral tonsillectomy in unilateral HPV+ tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) is debated. Among 163 patients with p16‐positive TSCC, occult synchronous contralateral second primary malignancies clustered among patients with high‐risk preoperative features (20.0%) compared with low‐risk patients (6.7%, number needed to treat 14 ...
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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.
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Quality and Readability of Websites on Tongue Base Procedures for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea. [PDF]
World J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck SurgABSTRACT Objectives Tongue base obstruction is a cause of persistent sleep apnea after adenotonsillectomy in pediatric patients. The internet is the most used tool by patients for gathering healthcare information. This study aims to assess the quality and readability of websites directed to patients regarding tongue base procedures for pediatric ...
Rasmussen NG, Mecham JC, Scheffler P.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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