<strong>Background/Hypothesis</strong>: Tonsillectomy operation is one of the most frequently performed procedures in otolaryngology practice. Many tonsillectomy techniques have been used as a trial to imp...<strong>Background/Hypothesis</strong>: Tonsillectomy operation is one of the most frequently performed procedures in otolaryngology practice. Many tonsillectomy techniques have been used as a trial to improve post-operative results especially those related to pain and bleeding. We aimed to assess safety of bipolar radiofrequency tonsillectomy in pediatric patients, comparing its results with the classic cold steel technique. <strong>Study Design:</strong> Prospective controlled study.<strong> Methods: </strong>Two hundred cases were included in this study. They were placed into 2 groups which underwent tonsillectomy by 2 different techniques with comparison between the results of both groups.<strong> Results:</strong> Bipolar radiofrequency had a better result regarding time of the operation and intra-operative bleeding with similar results regarding post-operative pain and follow up. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> Bipolar radiofrequency is an effective and safe technique in total tonsillectomy with acceptable intra-operative and post-operative results regarding pain and bleeding and can be used in pediatric population with no major morbidities.展开更多
文摘<strong>Background/Hypothesis</strong>: Tonsillectomy operation is one of the most frequently performed procedures in otolaryngology practice. Many tonsillectomy techniques have been used as a trial to improve post-operative results especially those related to pain and bleeding. We aimed to assess safety of bipolar radiofrequency tonsillectomy in pediatric patients, comparing its results with the classic cold steel technique. <strong>Study Design:</strong> Prospective controlled study.<strong> Methods: </strong>Two hundred cases were included in this study. They were placed into 2 groups which underwent tonsillectomy by 2 different techniques with comparison between the results of both groups.<strong> Results:</strong> Bipolar radiofrequency had a better result regarding time of the operation and intra-operative bleeding with similar results regarding post-operative pain and follow up. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> Bipolar radiofrequency is an effective and safe technique in total tonsillectomy with acceptable intra-operative and post-operative results regarding pain and bleeding and can be used in pediatric population with no major morbidities.
