Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
A Comparative Assessment of Dissection and Snare versus Electrocautery Techniques for Tonsillectomy: A Randomised Clinical Trial
Dr. Abhiniti, Dr. Pawan Kumar Lal
JCDR. 2021: 195 -199
Abstract
Background: One of the most popular surgical operations carried out worldwide is tonsillectomy. The present study was conducted to compare dissection, snare, and electrocautery techniques for tonsillectomy. Materials and Methods: 46 cases of tonsillitis of both genders were divided into 2 groups of 23 each. Group I patients were subjected to tonsillectomy using dissection and snare, and group II underwent electrocautery methods. All patients had their intraoperative blood loss, length of surgery, postoperative pain assessment, total length of hospital stay, and any other complications and their management.
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