Abstract

A significantly greater than normal secondary haemorrhage rate was noted in patients who had undergone tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy as waiting list 'initiative' cases within an alternative healthcare provider setting, compared with patients undergoing the same surgery within a primary healthcare trust (17.8 vs 3.9 per cent, respectively; p 0.1). We conclude that adequate analgesia, for the first week post-tonsillectomy, is essential in order to keep the secondary haemorrhage rate within an acceptable range.

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