2001
Injection of Local Anesthetic in Tonsillectomy
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“…The reason given for antibiotic use were consistent with what is reported in the literature: decreased postoperative pain with improved oral intake, and a reduction in mouth odor [20,21]. However, there have been some studies refuting these benefits and noting the disadvantage of potential bacterial resistance [22].…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 77%
“…The reason given for antibiotic use were consistent with what is reported in the literature: decreased postoperative pain with improved oral intake, and a reduction in mouth odor [20,21]. However, there have been some studies refuting these benefits and noting the disadvantage of potential bacterial resistance [22].…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 77%
“…[59][60][61] Moreover, local infiltration has been associated with seizures, deep cervical abscesses, upper airway obstruction, and stroke. 19 A recent meta-analysis 62 did not note any difference between pain scores as assessed by visual analogue scale in either the control or local infiltration of the tonsillar pillar group. The ultrasonography-guided for maxillary nerve block technique may avoid these complications due to direct visualization of the internal maxillary artery and spread of local anesthetic, thereby potentially minimizing the risk of iatrogenic vessel or nerve damage.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 96%
“…Data regarding local infiltration have failed to show consistent and significant improvement over the control group . Moreover, local infiltration has been associated with seizures, deep cervical abscesses, upper airway obstruction, and stroke . A recent meta-analysis did not note any difference between pain scores as assessed by visual analogue scale in either the control or local infiltration of the tonsillar pillar group.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 98%
“…Alleviation of post-operative pain has multiple benefits such as shorter recovery period, faster return to regular diet and activity, improvement of overall condition of the patients and relief for the caregivers. 1 Bupivacaine is an amide linked local anaesthetic that blocks nerve conduction by decreasing the entry of sodium (Na+) ions during upstroke of action potential. It interacts with a receptor situated within the voltage sensitive Na+ channel and raises the threshold of channel opening.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
