Abstract

Objective: The primary purpose of this retrospective study was to determine if a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (diclofenac sodium) plus acetaminophen was as effective as alternative opioid drug regimens, +/- ibuprofen and acetaminophen, for pain management in adults following tonsillectomy. Study design: Retrospective study. Setting: 4 hospitals in Michigan associated with the Detroit Medical Center. Subjects and methods: Medical records of adult tonsillectomy patients (age 18 to 50 Years) were reviewed. The incidences of unscheduled post-operative visits to either the ER or ENT clinic for uncontrolled throat pain and/or postoperative bleeding complications were reviewed.

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