title: Radiofrequency coblation tonsillectomy.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Modbury Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia.
authors.forename: Alethea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Grobler
authors.forename: A Simon
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Carney
mesh_terms: 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*