Radiofrequency coblation tonsillectomy.
Radiofrequency coblation is a new technology that is finding favour as a method for performing tonsillectomy. Its benefits include reduced pain and postoperative morbidity but there is controversy regarding possible increased postoperative haemorrhage rates.
Grobler
Alethea
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Modbury Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia.
Carney
A Simon
AS
D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000517:prevention & control; D019106:Postoperative Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D014068:Tonsillectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*