Partial tonsillectomy.
- Author:
Pengfei GUO
;
Jinrang LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Humans;
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive;
surgery;
Tonsillectomy;
adverse effects;
methods
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2013;27(12):673-676
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The feasibility of partial tonsillectomy was reviewed. Compared with total tonsillectomy, partial tonsillectomy has the advantages of less postoperative pain, lower postoperative bleeding rate and faster recovery. Partial tonsillectomy has a potential for tonsil regrowth and its efficacy in treating sleep-disordered breathing in children is still controversial.