[The value of cytological examination of the pharynx in patients after tonsillectomy].
The aim of the study was to estimate value of cytological examination of the pharynx in persons after tonsillectomy. The study was performed in 165 patients aged 15-53 years, who were operated between 1987-1997. Based on the own cytological criteria we were found atrophic pharyngitis in 71.5% of cases. The results were compared to the effects of control group. The authors indicate usefulness of such diagnostics, especially before decision of surgical treatment.
Katedra Otolaryngologii i Klinika Laryngologii AM w Łodzi.
Marek
M
Łukomski
Grzegorz
G
Mazur
Magdalena
M
Józefowicz-Korczyńska
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001284:Atrophy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010614:Pharynx / Q000473:pathology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014068:Tonsillectomy / Q000379:methods*