Objective To describe the electrophysical principles, techniques, and morbidity associated
with electrosurgical tonsillectomy. Study Design Review. Methods In electrosurgery …

Objectives: To review the literature comparing operative techniques in tonsillectomy and
postoperative pain. Methods: Randomized controlled trials comparing operative techniques …

Objectives: to compare the technique and post-operative morbidity of two different
tonsillectomy methods: cold dissection and bipolar electrodissection. Material and methods …

Objectives: Tonsillectomy is one of the most commonly performed otolaryngologic
procedures in the United States. Many options and controversies exist regarding techniques …

OBJECTIVE: To compare the effects of ropivacaine and bupivacaine on post-tonsillectomy
pain in children. METHODS: Forty-six children aged 2–12 years, undergoing tonsillectomy …

Objective To determine the effect of preincisional bupivacaine hydrochloride infiltration on
postoperative pain after tonsillectomy. Design Prospective, randomized, double-blind …

The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the Harmonic ACE™, Harmonic
FOCUS™ and harmonic scalpel with 5-mm curved blade in head and neck surgery. During …

Background and objectives: Bipolar electrocautery is commonly used to control bleeding
after cold-instrument pediatric adenoidectomy, but the surgeon should be aware of the …

The purpose of this study was to compare bipolar electrodissection tonsillectomy with
traditional cold dissection tonsillectomy in the pediatric population. Forty children with …

Abstract\Objective: To determine whether pre-emptive ropivacaine has an influence on
postoperative pain in adult patients undergoing tonsiilectomy. Design: A prospective …