Prevalence of Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage in Adults and Children
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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Quality of life in children undergoing tonsillectomy: a cross-sectional survey
Background The quality of life in children undergoing tonsillectomy remains unclear. We aimed to analyze the current status and influencing factors of quality of life in children undergoing tonsillectomy, to provide useful insights to clinical ...
Ying Zhou, Mingqi Peng, Jing Zhou
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Allergic Rhinitis and its Associated Co-Morbidities at Bugando Medical Centre in Northwestern Tanzania; A Prospective Review of 190 Cases. [PDF]
Allergic rhinitis is one of the commonest atopic diseases which contribute to significant morbidity world wide while its epidemiology in Tanzania remains sparse.
A Hardjojo +71 more
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Correspondence: British Thoracic Society guideline on pulmonary rehabilitation in adults: Does objectivity have a sliding scale? [PDF]
This article is made available through the Brunel Open Access Publishing Fund. Copyright © 2014 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd & British Thoracic Society. This is an Open Access article distributed in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution Non ...
Alison K McConnell +5 more
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Efficacy of pillar suture for post-tonsillectomy morbidity in children: a meta-analysis
Introduction: Several surgical techniques have been used during tonsillectomy to reduce complications. Objectives: To assess the effects of pillar suture in conjunction with tonsillectomy as compared to tonsillectomy without suture in children.
Ji-Sun Kim +3 more
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What's New? While several nongenetic risk factors are linked to testicular germ‐cell tumors (TGCTs), the influence of environmental and hormonal factors remains unclear. This study evaluated the role of postnatal exposures in the etiology of TGCT using data from the ongoing EPSAM case–control investigation in Italy.
Mauro Cioffi +10 more
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Tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy reduces the number of sore throats in children; however, insufficient information is available on the effectiveness in adults [PDF]
Commentary on: Burton MJ, Glasziou PP, Chong LY, et al. Tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy versus non-surgical treatment for chronic/recurrent acute tonsillitis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2014;11:CD001802.
Haighton, Katie, Wilson, Janet
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What's New? Human papillomavirus (HPV)‐associated tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) is suspected of originating from tonsillar crypts, where HPV can persist in latent form. Detection is further complicated by the possible absence of premalignant stages, namely carcinoma in situ (CIS). Here, the authors investigated tumor origin in HPV‐associated
Tobias Näsman +3 more
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Impact of tonsillectomy on irritable bowel syndrome: A nationwide population-based cohort study.
Tonsillectomy is a commonly performed surgical procedure worldwide; however, the possible long-term consequences have not been fully explored. The tonsils are secondary lymphoid tissue providing a defensive barrier against pathogens.
Meng-Che Wu +3 more
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Evaluation of coagulation disorders and iron deficiency in women with heavy menstrual bleeding
Abstract Objective To explore the incidence of congenital bleeding disorders (CBD), which may result in anemia, in a large cohort of women referred for heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) in a specialized gynecologic unit. Methods Between January 2022 and January 2024, all women referred for HMB were screened.
Lucia Rugeri +8 more
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