The effect of anesthetic agents on perioperative bleeding during tonsillectomy: propofol-based versus desflurane-based anesthesia.
OBJECTIVE
Hemorrhage during tonsillectomy is related to the surgical technique, management of bleeding, and choice of anesthetic agent. This study evaluated the effects of anesthetic agents on hemorrhage during tonsillectomy with standardized surgical techniques and management of bleeding.


METHODS
Double-blind, randomized controlled trial.


METHODS
Sixty patients, aged 3 to 12 years, who were scheduled for elective tonsillectomy were enrolled in the study. Propofol-based anesthesia was administered to the first group; desflurane-based anesthesia, to the second. The amount of blood loss due to hemorrhage was measured.


RESULTS
Propofol-based anesthesia significantly decreased bleeding during tonsillectomy.


CONCLUSIONS
Propofol-based anesthesia is a reliable method for use in children who undergo tonsillectomy.
Okuyucu
Semsettin
S
Department of Otolaryngology, Mustafa Kemal University Medical Faculty, Antakya, Hatay, Turkey. semsettinokuyucu@yahoo.com <semsettinokuyucu@yahoo.com>
Inanoglu
Kerem
K
Akkurt
Cagla Ozbakis
CO
Akoglu
Ertap
E
Dagli
Safak
S
D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000293:Adolescent; D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000379:methods*; D018685:Anesthetics, Inhalation / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D018686:Anesthetics, Intravenous / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D000077335:Desflurane; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D017558:Elective Surgical Procedures; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D007530:Isoflurane / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D008297:Male; D018696:Neuroprotective Agents; D015742:Propofol / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D014068:Tonsillectomy / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D018685:Anesthetics, Inhalation; D018686:Anesthetics, Intravenous; D018696:Neuroprotective Agents; D000077335:Desflurane; D007530:Isoflurane; D015742:Propofol