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Document Type : Article In Journal 
Document Title :
Tonsillar Fossa Closure: A Quest in Tonsillectomy Pain Reduction
إغلاق الفجوة اللوزية: رحلة بحث في تقليل آلام عملية جراحة اللُّوَز
 
Document Language : English 
Abstract : Tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures; the search for efficiency and pain control is still undergoing. Suturing the tonsillar pillars after excision is thought to reduce pain; nevertheless, the concept itself is debatable. A prospective randomized double blinded study of 36 patients who had tonsillectomy in King Abdulaziz University Hospital. One of the pillars was sutured and the other was left un-sutured (control). The patient was asked to compare pain between both sides. The mean age was 14.2 (range 7-36), males 44.4% (n = 16), females 55.6% (n = 20). The pain was reduced in the site of the stitch in 55.6% (n = 20), and was increased in 22.2% (n = 8), but did not change in 22.2% (n = 8). Reduction in pain was observed at the site of the suture, especially in children. This theory needs further exploration with a larger population. 
ISSN : 1319-1004 
Journal Name : Medical Science Journal 
Volume : 16 
Issue Number : 3 
Publishing Year : 1430 AH
2009 AD 
Article Type : Article 
Added Date : Sunday, July 11, 2010 

Researchers

Researcher Name (Arabic)Researcher Name (English)Researcher TypeDr GradeEmail
خليل سنديSendi, Khalil S.Researcher  
فيصل طريف زواويZawawi, Faisal T.Researcher faisalzawawi@gmail.com
صالح العمريAl-Amry, Saleh Researcher  
إبراهيم النوريAlnoury, Ibrahim Researcher  
عبير محمد الرداديAl-Radadi, Abeer M.Researcher  

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