Tonsillectomy. Hypertrophy of tonsils, Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with 18 years of age or older Patients undergoing tonsillectomy for indications of recurrent tonsillitis or tonsillar hypertrophy.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients who had previous peritonsillar abscess, acute infection, coagulatory problems, major organ disease like congestive heart failure, renal failure, hepatic failure or any other internal problems effecting the hemostasis condition
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain score intensity after tonsillectomy. Timepoint: Three times a day; before breakfast, lunch, dinner for 7 days after surgery. Method of measurement: Visual Analog Scale (VAS)-by patient.;Post-tonsillectomy bleeding. Timepoint: within 14 days after surgery. Method of measurement: Observation by ENT specialist. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Percentage of wound healing. Timepoint: 5, 10 and 15 days after surgery. Method of measurement: Observation by ENT specialist. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences