Effect of Tonsillar Pillar Closure on Postoperative Pain and Bleeding Risk After Tonsillectomy
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Chronic Pain, Post-Surgical Pain |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Musculoskeletal |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 11/9/2017 |
| Start Date: | July 2000 |
| End Date: | March 2004 |
The purpose of this study is to determine if closing the tonsil fossa after tonsillectomy
leads to less pain and bleeding risk than leaving it open to heal by secondary intention.
leads to less pain and bleeding risk than leaving it open to heal by secondary intention.
After induction of appropriate general anesthesia, a tonsillectomy was performed and control
of bleeding was achieved as is routine for the individual Otolaryngologist performing the
procedure. Next the surgeon used 3-0 chromic (absorbable) sutures on tapered needles to close
one tonsillar fossa but leave the tonsillar fossa on the other side open. The side chosen was
determined by a computer generated schedule. Routine postoperative care was given.
of bleeding was achieved as is routine for the individual Otolaryngologist performing the
procedure. Next the surgeon used 3-0 chromic (absorbable) sutures on tapered needles to close
one tonsillar fossa but leave the tonsillar fossa on the other side open. The side chosen was
determined by a computer generated schedule. Routine postoperative care was given.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Any patient for whom tonsillectomy is recommended for recurrent pharyngitis,
obstructive sleep disorder, snoring, halitosis, feeding difficulty associated with
adenotonsillar hypertrophy, and who in the investigator's opinion, is capable of
providing reliable responses to post-operative follow-up questions as defined in this
protocol.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any patient for whom tonsillectomy is recommended for suspected malignancy or active
peritonsillar abscess
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