title: The effect of anesthetic agents on perioperative bleeding during tonsillectomy: propofol-based versus desflurane-based anesthesia.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Mustafa Kemal University Medical Faculty, Antakya, Hatay, Turkey. semsettinokuyucu@yahoo.com <semsettinokuyucu@yahoo.com>
authors.forename: Semsettin
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Okuyucu
authors.forename: Kerem
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Inanoglu
authors.forename: Cagla Ozbakis
authors.initials: CO
authors.lastname: Akkurt
authors.forename: Ertap
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Akoglu
authors.forename: Safak
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dagli
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D018685:Anesthetics, Inhalation; D018686:Anesthetics, Intravenous; D018696:Neuroprotective Agents; D000077335:Desflurane; D007530:Isoflurane; D015742:Propofol