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KMID : 0360120100320050437
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Journal of the Korean Society of Maxillofacial Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons
2010 Volume.32 No. 5 p.437 ~ p.441
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Complications of Tonsillectomy
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Yoon Kyung-Sung
Hong Su-Ryun
Jung Su-Jin
Kim In-Ho
Lee Hyen-Soo
Yang Soo-Nam
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Abstract
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Purpose:The aim of this study is to evaluate the incidence and characteristics of tonsillectomy complications, especially about postoperative hemorrhage.
Methods:This study was performed by reviewing the chart of patients who had been operated tonsillectomy in the Cheongju Hankook hospital from 1997 to 2006.
Results:Postoperative hemorrhage was occurred to 13.66% of patients. 9.76% of patients had a mild hemorhage but, 3.9% of pateints had a severe hemorrhage which was controlled under general anesthesia.
Conclusions:Post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage can lead to expire of patient if uncontrolled. So, operator should have thorough knowlegde about anatomy of tonsil and, manage the complication.
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KEYWORD
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Tonsillectomy, Complication
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