Authors present insights from pediatric otolaryngologists worldwide on the use of LMAs in tonsillectomy, focusing on practical guidance for junior residents to improve confidence and patient outcomes.
Study Establishes SUVmax Cutoffs to Discriminate Benign and Malignant Lesions in the Palatine Tonsils
Tonsillectomy for patients with IFT displaying SUVmax >9.0, ratio >1.5, or symptoms or findings suggesting malignancy is recommended.
Patient Decision Aid Useful for Parents Offered Tonsillectomy for Their Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
As compared to validated scales, the novel patient decision aid can reduce decisional conflict and shows potential use for parents.
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Not Associated with Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage Rates
In a retrospective cohort study of 1,057 adult patients, the incidence of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage (PTH) was low, and no association between non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use and PTH rate was found.
Coagulation Panels Rarely Useful to Detect Pediatric Occult Coagulopathy Before Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage
Obtaining coagulation panels in pediatric patients presenting with post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage is rarely useful and diagnosing a coagulopathy is uncommon.
Age, High BMI May Be Associated with Rebleeding After Pediatric Tonsil Surgery
A look at the risk factors that may contribute to multiple hemorrhages following tonsil surgery in children.
Reducing Post-Tonsillectomy Opioids May Be Possible in Children
Reducing opioid prescribing to children after tonsillectomy may be possible without increasing risk of complications, according to a new study.
Ibuprofen Does Not Cause Increased Bleeding During Tonsillectomy, Adenotonsillectomy
Children treated with preoperative ibuprofen did not experience increased bleeding during or soon after tonsillectomy.
Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy Tied to Higher Risks of Respiratory, Allergic, Infectious Diseases
Researchers of a new study looked at the long-term health risks associated with removing tonsils and adenoids in children, and found that these procedures were associated with increased long-term risk […]
Dexmedetomidine Effective in Decreasing Pain after Tonsillectomy
Perioperative administration of dexmedetomidine can provide pain and agitation relief.
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