Comparison of radiofrequency and monopolar electrocautery tonsillectomy

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AKSOY F. M., Ozturan O., VEYSELLER B., YILDIRIM Y. S., DEMIRHAN H.

JOURNAL OF LARYNGOLOGY AND OTOLOGY, vol.124, no.2, pp.180-184, 2010 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 124 Issue: 2
• Publication Date: 2010
• Doi Number: 10.1017/s0022215109991642
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF LARYNGOLOGY AND OTOLOGY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.180-184
• Keywords: Radiofrequency, Monopolar Electrocautery, Tonsillectomy, Tonsillectomy Morbidities, COBLATION, ABLATION, REDUCTION, RECOVERY, ADULTS, BLIND, PAIN
• Bezmialem Vakıf University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: To compare the efficacy and safety of radiofrequency and monopolar electrocautery tonsillectomy, regarding operation duration and tonsillectomy morbidity, including post-operative pain and haemorrhage and tonsillar fossa healing, in patients with recurrent chronic tonsillitis.