Rethinking surgical technique and priorities for pediatric tonsillectomy.

Rethinking surgical technique and priorities for pediatric tonsillectomy.

Am J Otolaryngol. 2017 Jan 18;:

Authors: Rubinstein BJ, Derkay CS

Abstract
The past 100years have witnessed dramatic shifts in the concept of ideal surgical goals and operative technique in tonsil surgery. Surgeons are reviving a technique of intracapsular tonsillectomy with increasing precision thanks to modern technology. With intracapsular tonsillectomy, pediatric patients recover faster, use less pain medication, and have a lower risk of dehydration and hemorrhage. Various considerations will dictate the adoption of this technology in the coming years. This current review explores concepts and controversies surrounding tonsillectomy with a focus on quality improvement.

PMID: 28117117 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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