<p><strong>Background: </strong>Adenotonsillectomy is one of the widely performed surgical procedures in children worldwide, but there continues to be no universally accepted “ideal” method tonsillectomy. This study aimed compare outcome coblation adenotonsillectomy versus microdebrider adenoidectomy with bipolar tonsillectomy terms efficacy and complication rate.</p>&lt...

Abstract Background Intracapsular tonsillectomy has emerged as a novel alternative to traditional where the tonsillar capsule is left intact with small amount of overlying tissue. There growing evidence suggest that intracapsular associated reduced post-operative pain, haemorrhage and readmission rates. The aim this study was assess reported benefits within ENT department at tertiary paediatric...

Background/Aim: Tonsillectomy is one of the widely performed surgical procedures by otolaryngologists. Today, many new instruments are used in tonsil surgery to reduce postoperative morbidity. This study aimed compare intraoperative blood loss, operating time, pain, and bleeding between harmonic scalpel tonsillectomy, coblation bipolar cold dissection tonsillectomy adult patients. Methods: pros...

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Abstract Objective To assess whether children undergoing tonsillectomy were receiving adequate analgesia postoperatively and comparison made against national standards. Implementation of new ibuprofen dosage guidance, reducing opioid prescribing, assessment this impacts re-admission rates for post pain bleeding. Method Retrospective audit tonsillectomies performed over a 5-month period in 2021 ...

Introduction: Microdebrider intracapsular tonsillectomy is a relatively recent surgical procedure used to treat various tonsil and adenoid disorders. Unlike traditional tonsillectomies, which involve the complete removal of tonsils, this technique uses high-speed rotation remove only diseased tissue, allowing for more precise while preserving surrounding healthy tissue. This has gained populari...

I read the article written by Ranieri Junior et al. in your journal and aggree with the authors’ take. The use of a laryngeal mask airway in adenotonsillectomies is possible; however, the tracheal tube is safer compared to the laryngeal mask. In recent publications, the use of LMA is reported superior to endotracheal entubation at adenotonsillectomy operations. I believe that LMA use for pediat...