Why the study?
Does radiofrequency ablation improve postoperative pain and safety compared to standard electrocautery in patients undergoing tonsillectomy?
Population
Patients undergoing tonsillectomy
Comparison
Radiofrequency ablation vs Standard electrocautery
Design
Other, blinded
Authors
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May favor radiofrequency ablation for tonsillectomy patient experience; leaves open safety, efficiency, and practice change without larger trials.
Does radiofrequency ablation improve postoperative pain and safety compared to standard electrocautery in patients undergoing tonsillectomy?
Radiofrequency ablation for tonsillectomy results in significantly less postoperative pain and higher patient preference compared to standard electrocautery, despite a longer operating time.
Hall et al. (2004) studied this question.
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