Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
ROLE OF PERIOPERATIVE DEXAMETHASONE IN POST-TONSILLECTOMY-ORIGINAL ARTICLE
GAYALA MOUNIKA, NAGA CHAITANYA, SANTOSH REDDY
JCDR. 2023: 2501-2504
Abstract
Tonsillectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in otolaryngology carried out in children presented with increased risk of certain conditions such as sore throat, referred otalgia, and poor oral feeds. Worst pain after tonsillectomy with any method is the most common cause that lowers the quality of life and prolonged hospital stay. It also affects eating, therefore increasing morbidity and posing a challenge for surgeons and anesthesiologists
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