Incidence of Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage in Tonsillectomy with Bipolar Diathermy

Objectives: To study the frequency of post-operative hemorrhage and type management employed following tonsillectomy performed with bipolar diathermy.Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study.Place Duration Study: The was carried out at Department ENT Combined Military Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan from February 2021 to January 2022.Materials Methods: We studied 66 patients who were selected for tonsillectomy. Patients having a previous record pharyngeal surgery thrombotic disorders/ hemorrhagic diathesis excluded. All participants underwent diathermy followed up 10 days development post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage. Data analyzed by SPSS 26.0.Results: A total (15.2 %) developed in our study. Of these, 8 (12.2 managed conservatively while 2 (3.0%) required surgical control Blood transfusion 1 (1.5%) patient.Conclusion: Post-tonsillectomy is comparatively common complication occurring diathermy. It important surgeon be vigilant this fact timely appropriate scenario.