Comparison of outcomes shows laser tonsillotomy has fewer short-term complications, but worse long-term results in adults, suggesting careful patient selection is needed.
Laser TT under local anesthesia is associated with fewer short-term complications but a higher rate of persistent symptoms compared to traditional cold steel tonsillectomy (TE). In this study, cold steel TE demonstrated significantly better long-term outcomes. Careful patient selection for laser TT is essential.
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