Postoperative morbidity of different tonsillectomy techniques: a systematic review and network meta‐analysis

E Russo, BM Festa, A Costantino… - The …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Objective To compare different tonsillectomy techniques in terms of postoperative bleeding
incidence and postoperative pain. Methods An arm‐based network analysis was conducted …

Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy-pediatric clinics of North America

BK Nguyen, HA Quraishi - Pediatric Clinics, 2022 - pediatric.theclinics.com
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy are among the most commonly performed major pediatric
operations in the United States, with more than 500,000 procedures performed annually. 1 …

Conservative management versus tonsillectomy in adults with recurrent acute tonsillitis in the UK (NATTINA): a multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled trial

JA Wilson, J O'Hara, T Fouweather, T Homer… - The Lancet, 2023 - thelancet.com
Background Tonsillectomy is regularly performed in adults with acute tonsillitis, but with
scarce evidence. A reduction in tonsillectomies has coincided with an increase in acute …

Adenoid hypertrophy—​ diagnosis and treatment: the new S2k guideline

Z Ahmad, K Krüger, J Lautermann, B Lippert… - Hno, 2023 - Springer
Hyperplasia of the pharyngeal tonsils is to be considered pathologic when nasopharyngeal
symptoms of mechanical obstruction and/or chronic inflammation occur. Chronic Eustachian …

The analgesic and anti‐haemorrhagic efficacy of platelet‐rich plasma in tonsillectomy: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomised controlled trials

E Albazee, S Diab, AK Awad… - Clinical …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives To evaluate the analgesic and anti‐haemorrhagic efficacy of platelet‐rich plasma
(PRP) among patients undergoing tonsillectomy. Design A systematic review and meta …

Coblation tonsillectomy versus laser tonsillectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

E Albazee, KH Al-Sebeih, F Alkhaldi, H Majeed… - European Archives of …, 2022 - Springer
Aim This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs)
evaluated coblation versus laser (carbon dioxide and diode) tonsillectomy, with regard to …

The impact of the thermal seasons on adenoid size, its mucus coverage and otitis media with effusion: A cohort study

K Masna, A Zwierz, K Domagalski… - Journal of Clinical …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Background: The purpose of this study is to analyze seasonal differences in adenoid size
and related mucus levels via endoscopy, as well as to estimate changes in middle ear …

Unveiling the Enigmatic Adenoids and Tonsils: Exploring Immunology, Physiology, Microbiome Dynamics, and the Transformative Power of Surgery

P Samara, M Athanasopoulos, I Athanasopoulos - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
Within the intricate realm of the mucosal immune system resides a captivating duo: the
adenoids (or pharyngeal tonsils) and the tonsils (including palatine, tubal, and lingual …

Estimated probability distribution of bleeding after pediatric tonsillectomy: a retrospective national cohort study of US children

RF Johnson, DR Beams, I Zaniletti… - … –Head & Neck …, 2023 - jamanetwork.com
Importance The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation
has recommended yearly surgeon self-monitoring of posttonsillectomy bleeding rates …

Considerations in surgical management of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea: Tonsillectomy and beyond

TC Uwiera - Children, 2021 - mdpi.com
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an increasingly recognized disorder with a reported
incidence of 5.7% in children. Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) in pediatric …