Rethinking surgical technique and priorities for pediatric tonsillectomy

Publication date: Available online 18 January 2017
Source:American Journal of Otolaryngology
Author(s): Benjamin J. Rubinstein, Craig S. Derkay
The past 100 years 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.



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