TITLE:
Bipolar Radiofrequency (RF) in Pediatric Tonsillectomy: A Prospective Controlled Study
AUTHORS:
Hossam S. Elsherif, Saad Elzayat
KEYWORDS:
Tonsillectomy, Radiofrequency, Pediatric, Bipolar
JOURNAL NAME:
International Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery,
Vol.9 No.4,
July
2,
2020
ABSTRACT: Background/Hypothesis: Tonsillectomy operation is one of the most frequently performed procedures in otolaryngology practice. Many tonsillectomy techniques have been used as a trial to improve post-operative results especially those related to pain and bleeding. We aimed to assess safety of bipolar radiofrequency tonsillectomy in pediatric patients, comparing its results with the classic cold steel technique. Study Design: Prospective controlled study. Methods: Two hundred cases were included in this study. They were placed into 2 groups which underwent tonsillectomy by 2 different techniques with comparison between the results of both groups. Results: Bipolar radiofrequency had a better result regarding time of the operation and intra-operative bleeding with similar results regarding post-operative pain and follow up. Conclusion: Bipolar radiofrequency is an effective and safe technique in total tonsillectomy with acceptable intra-operative and post-operative results regarding pain and bleeding and can be used in pediatric population with no major morbidities.