None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Procedure/Surgery : In one patient, different electric strength is applied on both the left and right sides. The next intensity is applied differently to the left/right, except for the minimum and max
Sponsors
Ajou University Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients requiring bilateral tonsillectomy in adults (19-64 years old) depending on indications Indications for tonsillectomy 1. Chronic tonsillitis 2. Tonsilolith 3. Sleep apnea, etc.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria: 1. Children and pregnant women 2. When it is difficult to apply'same method/different electricity intensity' to both sides due to abnormal hypertrophy of one side 3. When it is difficult to apply'same method/different electric power' to both sides due to abscess of one tonsil and high inflammation 4. Patients who require surgical treatment for difficult to secure an appropriate surgical plane due to tonsil cancer, etc. Drop-out criteria: During application of lower electrical power or high electrical power, 1. excessive bleeding, 2. Damage to the tonsil capsule, 3. Unexpected tonsil abscess When a light is found, the existing electrical power is applied.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Analysis of the difference in patient's left/right pain (VAS pain score) and the difference in pain relief during the same period that are appealed immediately after surgery and at outpatient follow-up;Analysis of the difference in left/right area (cm2) of wound recovered after surgery;Analysis of electrical burn degree (cm) difference in tissues removed after surgery | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The difference in the complication frequency (%) after surgery | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Public ContactDo-Yang Park
Ajou University Hospital
Outcome results
None listed