Paediatric coblation tonsillectomy
Paediatric coblation tonsillectomy
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DOI:
10.1016/s0165-5876(01)00553-5
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发表时间:
2001-12-01
影响因子:
1.5
通讯作者:
Timms, MS
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作者:
Temple, RH;Timms, MS
Objective: Tonsillectomy has been described using a number of techniques. Recently Coblation Technology has been used to remove tonsils with anecdotal evidence of a reduction in post-operative morbidity. In this study we aim to see if there is any difference in post-operative pain, tonsillar fossae healing and return to a normal diet performing tonsillectomy. using tissue coblation compared with standard bipolar dissection. Methods: A double blind randomised control trial to compare the technique of tissue coblation with standard bipolar dissection to remove tonsils in 38 children on the waiting list for tonsillectomy, with a history of chronic tonsillitis or obstructive tonsils. Results: A significant reduction in post-operative pain was found in the children whose tonsils were removed by tissue coblation (P