Abstract
Objective: To compare the effectiveness of dissection and diathermytonsillectomy in children and adults. Study Design: Comparative, interventional study.Setting: ENT Department of Peoples University of Medical and Health Sciences (For women)Nawabshah (SBA). Period: January 2009 to December 2011. Methods: 100 Patients of bothgenders, age ranging between 6 to 35 years, divided in two equal half as groups A and Baccording to surgical procedures were included in study. In group A, Electro diathermytonsillectomy was done, while in group B dissection tonsillectomy was applied. Results: Ingroup A, Electro diathermy tonsillectomy group, postoperative moderate to severe pain, thickslough oedema referred otalgia and haemorrhage was seen. 07 Patients developed secondaryhaemorrhage while in group B postoperative mild to moderate pain was seen. Only 02 Patientsdeveloped secondary haemorrhage in group B. Conclusion: Dissection Tonsillectomy is thebest procedure in children and adults till yet.
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