recurrent tonsillitis tonsil related complaints
Conditions
Interventions
One group will undergo CO2-lasertonsillotomy, the other group will undergo a
classical tonsillectomy.
Study treament
The CO2-lasertonsillotomies take place in our outpatient department that met
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Sponsors
HagaZiekenhuis
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - age > 18 years - tonsilrelated complaints with an indication for intervention (chronic/rec. tonsillitis, tonsillolithiasis, hallitosis)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - not cooperative / restless - unable to open the mouth for a longer period - presence of a strong gag reflex - history of peritonsillar abcess - estimated duration of treatment > 30 min (based on tonsilsize and cooperation) - immunocompromised - hemorrhagic diathesis - cardiac history
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Presence or absence of the complaints which the patient has undergone surgery (chronic / recurrent tonsillitis, tonsillolithiasis, hallitosis). - Number of tonsillitis episodes per year objectified by their GP or ENT specialist - Number of antibiotics associated with tonsillitis per year - Average number of sick days per year due to the tonsil-related complaints - Presence / absence of hallitosis - Presence / absence of tonsillolithiasis | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Pain during / after the procedure (using VAS score) - Duration of the procedure - Resumption of daily activities (return to work / school resumption) - Complications (short and long term) - Patient satisfaction | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed