Abstract:The aim of our study was to investigate the efficiacy of the suturation technique after completing the tonsillectomy procedure for posttonsillectomy pain control in adult patients. August 2010-February 2011, 44 adult patients, ages ranged from 16 to 41 years old who underwent tonsillectomy at Elazig Training and Research Hospital Otorhinolaryngology Clinic were included to the study. After tonsillectomy procedure, anterior and posterior tonsillar archs were sutured each other and so, the area of tonsillectomy … Show more
“… 7 There have been reports that pillar suture can reduce postoperative pain and bleeding. 8 , 9 , 10 However, the necessity of the pillar suture is debatable since there have been studies showing conflicting results. 11 , 12 …”
“… 7 There have been reports that pillar suture can reduce postoperative pain and bleeding. 8 , 9 , 10 However, the necessity of the pillar suture is debatable since there have been studies showing conflicting results. 11 , 12 …”
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