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Plath M, Sand M, Behnen K, Plath K, Baumann I. Does a tonsillectomy indicated according to the German S2k guideline affect short-term quality of life in adults? Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2023; 280:1963-1971. [PMID: 36441247 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-022-07758-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Tonsillectomy (TE) for recurrent tonsillitis (RT) is one of the most common surgical interventions. Since 2015, the indication criteria for TE have become much stricter (German S2k guideline). Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) of short-term quality of life (QoL) after TE have not yet been investigated. PURPOSE To clarify if stringent indication for TE will better identify patients worthy of surgery and patients' QoL. METHODS We prospectively studied the Tonsillectomy Outcome Inventory 14 (TOI-14) responses of 38 RT-patients recruited according to the S2k guideline in 2020 and compared their TOI-14 scores with those of a historical RT cohort from 2006 to 2008 and with a healthy middle-European cohort. New RT patients were assessed before, 2, 4, and 14 days and 6 months after TE. TOI-14 was measured as total and as disease-specific score. RESULTS From pre- to 6-month postoperative, patients' QoL was significantly different, measured by TOI-14 (49.92 vs. 6.35; p < 0.001) and disease-specific score (60.35 vs. 9.9; p < 0.001). Preoperative disease-specific score was not different from that of the 2nd and 4th postoperative days but from the 14th postoperative day (60.35 vs. 29.26; p < 0.001). The historical cohort had significantly less RT complaints than the new cohort beforehand, but more dissatisfaction in QoL after TE. New TE patients had worse QoL pre- (49.92 vs. 11.78; p < 0.001) but more QoL postoperatively (6.34 vs. 11.78; p = 0.004) than healthy individuals. CONCLUSIONS Our results show that the tightening of the indication criteria for TE was justified and that TE patients significantly benefit from this surgery from day 14.
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- Michaela Plath
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Ruprecht-Karls-University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- GESIS-Leibniz-Institute for the Social Sciences, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Ruprecht-Karls-University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Ruprecht-Karls-University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Ruprecht-Karls-University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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Alotaibi AA, Carpenter D, Asdaq SMB. Critical review on the efficacy and safety of levobupivacaine peritonsillar infiltration. Saudi J Biol Sci 2022; 29:2056-2062. [PMID: 35531201 PMCID: PMC9073033 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2022.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2021] [Revised: 12/31/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Levobupivacaine is a long-acting local anesthetic that is both safe and non-toxic. However, few researchers have examined the efficacy and safety of peritonsillar injections of levobupivacaine for postoperative pain relief. The goal of this study was to assess current randomized controlled trials that employed this strategy. A literature review was conducted using databases such as DELPHIS, PUBMED, COCHRANE, and SCOPUS. A total of fifteen randomized controlled trials were found and thoroughly reviewed. There were no fatalities reported. One study reported a case of nausea and vomiting. In most of the studies, levobupivacaine with magnesium, epinephrine, dexamethasone hydrochloride, tramadol, or levobupivacaine alone were compared to a placebo. Four trials employed different combinations of levobupivacaine and other medicines to recruit adults. Most of the studies had a modest sample size. As a result, larger research with more representative populations should be conducted. Despite certain flaws in the trial design, our findings suggest that levobupivacaine is safe and effective at reducing postoperative pain.
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- Abdulmueen A. Alotaibi
- Department of Anaesthesia Technology, College of Applied Sciences, AlMaarefa University, Dariyah, Riyadh 13713, Saudi Arabia
- Corresponding authors at: Anaesthesia Technology Department, College of Applied Sciences, AlMaarefa University, Saudi Arabia.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA, United Kingdom
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Dariyah, Riyadh 13713, Saudi Arabia
- Corresponding authors at: Anaesthesia Technology Department, College of Applied Sciences, AlMaarefa University, Saudi Arabia.
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Plath M, Sand M, Federspil PA, Plinkert PK, Baumann I, Zaoui K. Normative tonsillectomy outcome inventory 14 values as a decision-making tool for tonsillectomy. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2020; 278:1645-1651. [PMID: 32964263 PMCID: PMC8057992 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-020-06374-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Accepted: 09/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Purpose The study aimed to determine normative values for the Tonsillectomy Outcome Inventory 14 (TOI-14) in a healthy middle-European cohort. We also compared these generated values with TOI-14 scores from a patient population with recurrent tonsillitis (RT) and explored the factorial structure of the TOI-14.
Methods We systematically studied the responses of healthy individuals (reference cohort) and patients with RT (clinical cohort) to the TOI-14 survey. The reference cohort contained 1000 participants, who were recruited using the Respondi panel for market and social science research. This subsample was quoted to the population distribution of the German Microcensus and selected from a non-probability panel. Tonsillitis patients were assessed before and 6 and 12 months after tonsillectomy. Data were analysed using principal component and exploratory factor analyses. Results The PCA revealed three TOI-14 domains (physiological, psychological and socio-economic), which explained 73% of the total variance. The reference cohort perceived a good quality of life (QOL) with a TOI-14 total score of 11.8 (physiological: 8.0, psychological: 5.8, and socio-economic subscale score: 13.9). TOI-14 scores were higher in the patient cohort, indicating that the TOI-14 discriminates between patients with RT and healthy individuals with no RT. Age and female gender significantly influenced the total TOI-14 score, especially in the psychological (age) and socio-economic (gender) subscales. Conclusion We have developed a set of normative values that, together with the TOI-14, can determine the disease burden indicating tonsillectomy.
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- Michaela Plath
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Ruprecht-Karls-University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- GESIS-Leibniz-Institute for the Social Sciences, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Ruprecht-Karls-University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Ruprecht-Karls-University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Ruprecht-Karls-University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Heidelberg, Ruprecht-Karls-University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Coagulation tests or standardized questionnaire, which is better as a predictor of bleeding? A prospective study among children before tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy. BMC Res Notes 2020; 13:175. [PMID: 32204728 PMCID: PMC7092510 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-020-05020-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The value of pre-operative coagulation testing for adenotonsillar surgery is controversial. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the role of routine coagulation tests and a standardized questionnaire in children before tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy. RESULTS A total of 143 children were prospectively enrolled in the study between 2013 and 2017, 81 males (56.6%) and 62 females (43.4%), age range 1 to 18 years (median age 5 years). Eighteen bleeding events were documented, three of them required treatment in the operating room. Abnormal coagulation tests were not associated with higher odds of bleeding after surgery. Higher risk of bleeding (p = 0.01) was associated with an abnormal standardized medical questionnaire.
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Rubinstein BJ, Derkay CS. Rethinking surgical technique and priorities for pediatric tonsillectomy. Am J Otolaryngol 2017; 38:233-236. [PMID: 28117117 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2017.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2016] [Accepted: 01/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The past 100years have witnessed dramatic shifts in the concept of ideal surgical goals and operative technique in tonsil surgery. Surgeons are reviving a technique of intracapsular tonsillectomy with increasing precision thanks to modern technology. With intracapsular tonsillectomy, pediatric patients recover faster, use less pain medication, and have a lower risk of dehydration and hemorrhage. Various considerations will dictate the adoption of this technology in the coming years. This current review explores concepts and controversies surrounding tonsillectomy with a focus on quality improvement.
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- Benjamin J Rubinstein
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Eastern Virginia Medical School, 600 Gresham Drive Suite 1100, Norfolk, Virginia 23507, USA.
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Eastern Virginia Medical School, 600 Gresham Drive Suite 1100, Norfolk, Virginia 23507, USA.
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Woo JM, Choi JY. Tonsillectomy as prevention and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing: a report of 23 cases. Maxillofac Plast Reconstr Surg 2016; 38:47. [PMID: 27995120 PMCID: PMC5122598 DOI: 10.1186/s40902-016-0092-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2016] [Accepted: 10/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The paradigm of tonsillectomy has shifted from a treatment of recurrent throat infection to one of multi-discipline management modalities of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). While tonsillectomy as a treatment for throat problems has been performed almost exclusively by otorhinolaryngologists, tonsillectomy as a part of the armamentarium for the multifactorial, multidisciplinary therapy of sleep-disordered breathing needs a new introduction to those involved in treating SDB patients. This study has its purpose in sharing a series of tonsillectomies performed at the Seoul National University Dental Hospital for the treatment and prevention of SDB in adult patients. METHODS Total of 78 patients underwent tonsillectomy at the Seoul National University Dental Hospital from 1996 to 2015, and 23 of them who were operated by a single surgeon (Prof. Jin-Young Choi) were included in the study. Through retrospective chart review, the purpose of tonsillectomy, concomitant procedures, grade of tonsillar hypertrophy, surgical outcome, and complications were evaluated. RESULTS Twenty-one patients diagnosed with SDB received multiple surgical procedures (uvulopalatal flap, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, genioglossus advancement genioplasty, tongue base reduction, etc.) along with tonsillectomy. Two patients received mandibular setback orthognathic surgery with concomitant tonsillectomy in anticipation of postoperative airway compromise. All patients showed improvement in symptoms such as snoring and apneic events during sleep. CONCLUSIONS When only throat infections were considered, tonsillectomy was a procedure rather unfamiliar to oral and maxillofacial surgeons. With a shift of primary indication from recurrent throat infections to SDB and emerging technological and procedural breakthroughs, simpler and safer tonsillectomy has become a major tool in the multidisciplinary treatment modality for SDB.
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- Jae-Man Woo
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Seoul National University Dental Hospital, 101 Daehakno, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, 110-768 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Seoul National University Dental Hospital, 101 Daehakno, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, 110-768 Republic of Korea ; Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Windfuhr JP. Indications for tonsillectomy stratified by the level of evidence. GMS CURRENT TOPICS IN OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY, HEAD AND NECK SURGERY 2016; 15:Doc09. [PMID: 28025609 PMCID: PMC5169082 DOI: 10.3205/cto000136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Background: One of the most significant clinical trials, demonstrating the efficacy of tonsillectomy (TE) for recurrent throat infection in severely affected children, was published in 1984. This systematic review was undertaken to compile various indications for TE as suggested in the literature after 1984 and to stratify the papers according to the current concept of evidence-based medicine. Material and methods: A systematic Medline research was performed using the key word of "tonsillectomy" in combination with different filters such as "systematic reviews", "meta-analysis", "English", "German", and "from 1984/01/01 to 2015/05/31". Further research was performed in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, National Guideline Clearinghouse, Guidelines International Network and BMJ Clinical Evidence using the same key word. Finally, data from the "Trip Database" were researched for "tonsillectomy" and "indication" and "from: 1984 to: 2015" in combination with either "systematic review" or "meta-analysis" or "metaanalysis". Results: A total of 237 papers were retrieved but only 57 matched our inclusion criteria covering the following topics: peritonsillar abscess (3), guidelines (5), otitis media with effusion (5), psoriasis (3), PFAPA syndrome (6), evidence-based indications (5), renal diseases (7), sleep-related breathing disorders (11), and tonsillitis/pharyngitis (12), respectively. Conclusions: 1) The literature suggests, that TE is not indicated to treat otitis media with effusion. 2) It has been shown, that the PFAPA syndrome is self-limiting and responds well to steroid administration, at least in a considerable amount of children. The indication for TE therefore appears to be imbalanced but further research is required to clarify the value of surgery. 3) Abscesstonsillectomy as a routine is not justified and indicated only for cases not responding to other measures of treatment, evident complications, or with a significant history of tonsillitis. In particular, interval-tonsillectomy is not justified as a routine. 4) TE, with or without adenoidectomy, is efficacious to resolve sleep-related breathing disorders resulting from (adeno)tonsillar hypertrophy in children. However, the benefit is reduced by co-morbidities, such as obesity, and further research is required to identify prognostic factors for this subgroup of patients. Further research is indicated to clarify selection criteria not only for this subpopulation that may benefit from less invasive procedures such as tonsillotomy in the long-term. 5) Further trials are also indicated to evaluate the efficacy of TE on the clinical course in children with psoriasis guttata as well as on psoriasis vulgaris in adults, not responding to first-line therapy. 6) Conflicting results were reported concerning the role of TE in the concert to treat Ig-A nephropathy, mandating further clinical research. 7) Most importantly, randomized-controlled clinical trials with an adequate long-term follow-up are desirable to clarify the benefit of TE in patients with recurrent episodes of tonsillitis, with or without pharyngitis. Factors like age, spontaneous healing rate and postoperative quality of life have to be included when comparing TE with antibiotic therapy.
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- Jochen P. Windfuhr
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Allergology, Kliniken Maria Hilf, Mönchengladbach, Germany
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Windfuhr JP. Specified data for tonsil surgery in Germany. GMS CURRENT TOPICS IN OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY, HEAD AND NECK SURGERY 2016; 15:Doc08. [PMID: 28025608 PMCID: PMC5169081 DOI: 10.3205/cto000135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background: Tonsillectomy rates vary considerably among different states, regions, and times. This study was conducted to identify the prevalence of “chronic” tonsillitis, peritonsillar abscess, hypertrophy of the tonsils with and without adenoids in absolute and relative numbers in an 80 million people nation. Moreover, the number and rates of different surgical procedures to resolve either “chronic” tonsillitis, peritonsillar abscess, or upper airway obstruction due to (adeno)tonsillar hypertrophy over several years was evaluated in this study (tonsillectomy, adenotonsillectomy, tonsillotomy, abscess tonsillectomy, transoral incision and drainage). Finally, the post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage rate was calculated and analyzed in relation to age and gender. Material and methods: Calculations were based on data as published by the Federal Institute of Statistics or on request, if needed. The latest data were provided for 2013. Results: The total number of the aforementioned diseases (stratified by ICD-10) decreased from 142,574 (in 2000) to 87,624 in 2013 (38.5%). Tonsillectomy, with or without adenoidectomy, was performed in a total of 833,896 patients between 2006 and 2013 in Germany. The yearly number decreased continually from 120,993 in 2006 to 84,332 procedures in 2013 (30.3%). The most significant decrease was registered in patients younger than 20 years of age for this time period: 70.92 per 10,000 in 2010 to 58.68 per 10,000 in 2013. If all age groups were included, the rate decreased from 13.34 per 10,000 to 10.90 per 10,000. In contrast, an increasing number of tonsillotomies was observed between 2007 (4,659 procedures) and 2013 (11,493). The cumulated number of procedures was 59,049. A constant number of 15,000 cases with peritonsillar abscess were diagnosed per year in Germany (19 patients per 100,000). The prevalence increased significantly at an age of 15 years and there was a preponderance of female patients below that age. Compared to the transoral incision and drainage, a 2.8-fold greater number of abscess tonsillectomies were performed annually. Post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage was experienced in 5.98% of all patients after 245,721 procedures in 2010 and 2013 (all indications, except tonsillotomy). Bleeding complications had occurred less frequently in female patients (5.06% vs. 7.02%). Finally, a considerable increase of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage in patients older than 10 years of age was registered in male patients only. Conclusion: Chronic tonsillitis was less frequently diagnosed and surgically treated in terms of tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy), particularly in female patients. In contrast, the number of tonsillotomies increased continually, particularly in male patients. Peritonsillar abscess was diagnosed and surgically treated in a constant number of patients in the yearly comparison. Most of these patients were scheduled for abscess tonsillectomy, and only a 2.8-fold smaller number for transoral incision and drainage. Independent from the indication for surgery, post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage was clearly associated with male gender and age (>10 years). The study reveals a dramatic change mandating further surveillance in insurance companies and authorities in the national health system of an 80 million people nation. (Tab. 1)
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- Jochen P Windfuhr
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Allergology, Kliniken Maria Hilf, Mönchengladbach, Germany
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BACKGROUND Recurrent tonsillitis is a common disease with marked evidence of affecting children quality of life (QOL) such as their progression in school and increased burden to extended families. The aim of this study was to compare the QOL outcomes after conventional dissection tonsillectomy versus azithromycin treatment in controlling recurrent tonsillitis. METHODS A double-blind, randomized clinical trial was carried out in 184 children with recurrent tonsillitis randomly divided into two groups: Group A was subjected to conventional dissection tonsillectomy, whereas Group B received single 250 mg (children ≤25 kg) and 500 mg (children ≥25 kg) of oral azithromycin once weekly. RESULTS There were no significant differences between the groups with regard to ear, nose, and throat infections during the 5-year follow-up. Better QOL was observed in both groups when compared with the pretreatment, but similar QOL in both groups QOL after treatment. CONCLUSION Azithromycin is an effective method as a prophylaxis against recurrent tonsillitis with a great benefit for better QOL outcomes.
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- Otolaryngology Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University , Ismailia, Egypt
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Chang DT, Zemek A, Koltai PJ. Comparison of treatment outcomes between intracapsular and total tonsillectomy for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2016; 91:15-18. [PMID: 27863630 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2016.09.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2016] [Accepted: 09/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Intracapsular tonsillectomy (IT) has been advocated as a treatment for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, evidence in the literature utilizing polysomnography (PSG) is limited. OBJECTIVE To examine the experience at a tertiary children's hospital to evaluate the effectiveness and risks of intracapsular tonsillectomy compared to total tonsillectomy (TT) for treating pediatric OSA. METHODS A retrospective study was undertaken of pediatric tonsillectomy cases performed for OSA at a tertiary children's hospital from 2005 to 2010. Patients with recurrent tonsillitis, craniofacial abnormalities, chromosomal abnormalities, neuromuscular disease, and congenital malformations were excluded. Main outcome measures were apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), minimum oxygen saturation (minO2), and surgical complications. RESULTS Of the 1583 patients reviewed in this study, there were 75 IT and 93 TT patients with pre- and post-operative PSG results. The IT patients were younger, had lower BMI, larger tonsil size, lower pre-operative (AHI) and lower post-operative AHI (p < 0.05). There was a similar percentage of patients that showed improvement in AHI and minimum oxygen saturation between the IT and TT groups. There were statistically similar average change in AHI and minimum oxygen saturation between the IT and TT groups at 5.6 ± 8.6 and 8.6 ± 12.9, respectively (p = 0.8) as well as similar improvement in minimum oxygen saturation between the two groups at 3.3% ± 4.3% and 3.0% ± 5.2%, respectively (p = 0.66). Of TT patients, 2.9% experienced post-operative bleeding with 1.6% requiring OR for control of hemorrhage. Of IT patients, 2.2% were found to have tonsillar regrowth with 2.0% returning to the OR for secondary tonsillectomy. CONCLUSIONS Intracapsular tonsillectomy, like total tonsillectomy, is effective in improving polysomnogram results in appropriately selected children. Intracapsular tonsillectomy is a suitable option for the surgical treatment of pediatric OSA consequent to its demonstrated efficacy in relieving OSA and its favorable safety profile.
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- David T Chang
- Stanford Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 801 Welch Road, Stanford, CA 94305, United States
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- Stanford Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 801 Welch Road, Stanford, CA 94305, United States
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- Stanford Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 801 Welch Road, Stanford, CA 94305, United States.
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Oropharyngeal and Tonsillar Infections. HEAD, NECK, AND OROFACIAL INFECTIONS 2016. [PMCID: PMC7151798 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-28945-0.00016-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Ochi JW. Korean hand therapy for tonsillectomy pain in children. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2015; 79:1263-7. [PMID: 26071018 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2015.05.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2015] [Revised: 05/06/2015] [Accepted: 05/20/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Severe throat pain can result from tonsillectomy and last up to 10 days in children. Codeine has recently been banned by the FDA in light of a recently recognized risk of death in these patients. Acupuncture has previously been associated with decreased pain in children after tonsillectomy. However, about 1 in 5 patients will refuse traditional acupuncture because of fear of needles. We explored Korean Hand Therapy (KHT), an acupuncture technique which does not involve needles, to see if this would also be associated with pain relief and be more widely accepted by children. METHODS This was a retrospective review of children who underwent tonsillectomy over a 4-month window. No narcotics were prescribed after surgery. Patients who wanted help with pain relief were offered KHT. Perceived pain level was assessed before and after the KHT treatment. Following the 10-day recovery for tonsillectomy, patients or their parents were queried as to how long the pain relief from the KHT intervention was perceived to last. RESULTS Fifty-six children underwent tonsillectomy; 29 of these patients (1-14 years) presented for pain relief after tonsillectomy and received KHT. 100% of patients (29 of 29) who were offered KHT accepted the intervention. The mean reported pain level before KHT was 5.03 (SD=2.69) out of 10. This fell to 3.06 (SD=3.15) after KHT. Statistical analyses supported the general conclusion that pain reports decline after KHT in the sampled population. 15 patients who received KHT - or their parents - provided a post-recovery report for how long they believed the KHT intervention lasted. The mean duration of perceived KHT benefit was 78.20h, though the standard deviation was large (64.38h). With the exception of one child reporting a slight increase in pain, no adverse effects were associated with KHT. CONCLUSIONS The data tentatively suggest KHT is associated with decreases in perceived pain after tonsillectomy and is widely accepted by children. These data - combined with the cost effectiveness, safety and ease of administering KHT - suggest that further studies exploring the effectiveness of KHT for pain relief after tonsillectomy are merited.
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- James W Ochi
- The Northern Navajo Medical Center, PO Box 160, Hwy 491 North, Shiprock, NM 87420, USA.
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Ruben R. One size does not fit all! Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2015; 79:1. [PMID: 25433375 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2014.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Robert Ruben
- Department of Otolaryngology, Montefiore Medical Center, New York, USA.
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Meier JD, Zhang Y, Greene TH, Curtis JL, Srivastava R. Variation in pediatric outpatient adenotonsillectomy costs in a multihospital network. Laryngoscope 2014; 125:1215-20. [PMID: 25362858 DOI: 10.1002/lary.24981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/29/2014] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Identify hospital costs for same-day pediatric adenotonsillectomy (T&A) surgery, and evaluate surgeon, hospital, and patient factors influencing variation in costs, and compare relationship of costs to complications for T&A. STUDY DESIGN Observational retrospective cohort study. METHODS A multihospital network's standardized activity-based accounting system was used to determine hospital costs per T&A from 1998 to 2012. Children 1 to 18 years old who underwent same-day T&A surgery were included. Subjects with additional procedures were excluded. Mixed effects analyses were performed to identify variation in mean costs due to surgeon, hospital, and patient factors. Surgeons' mean cost/case was related to subsequent complications, defined as any unplanned visit within 21 days in the healthcare system. RESULTS The study cohort included 26,626 T&As performed by 66 surgeons at 18 hospitals. Mean cost per T&A was $1,355 ± $505. Mixed effects analysis using patient factors as fixed effects and surgeon and hospital as a random effect identified significant variation in mean costs per surgeon, with 95% of surgeons having a mean cost/case between 67% and 150% of the overall mean (range, $874-$2,232/case). Similar variability was found among hospitals, with 95% of the facilities having mean costs between 64% to 156% of the mean (range, $1,029-$2,385/case). Severity of illness and several other patient factors exhibited small but statistically significant associations with cost. Surgeons' mean cost/case was moderately associated with an increased complication rate. CONCLUSIONS Significant variation in same-day pediatric T&A surgery costs exists among different surgeons and hospitals within a multihospital network. Reducing variation in costs while maintaining outcomes may improve healthcare value and eliminate waste. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4.
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- Jeremy D Meier
- Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery , Intermountain Healthcare, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A
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Posttonsillectomy bacteremia and comparison of tonsillar surface and deep culture. Adv Prev Med 2014; 2014:161878. [PMID: 25405035 PMCID: PMC4227410 DOI: 10.1155/2014/161878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2014] [Accepted: 09/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Objective. This study aimed to identify the microorganisms of surface and depth of tonsils and whether these microorganisms bring the menace of bacteremia during tonsillectomy in the children under surgery. Materials and Methods. The culture specimens were taken from surface and depth of tonsil from the patients suffering from chronic tonsillitis at the time of operation. Also, 10 mL venous blood samples were taken 5 minutes before and after the operation for microbiological study. Results. According to the results, 112 (76.1%) and 117 (79.6%) cultures from surface and depth of tonsils represented multiple microorganisms, respectively. Besides, staphylococci coagulase positive was the most common organism in both surface and depth of tonsils. None of the preoperation blood cultures were positive, while 3 postoperation blood cultures (2.1%) were positive. Staphylococci coagulase negative and alpha hemolytic streptococcus were detected in 2 cases (1.4%) and 1 case (0.7%), respectively. Conclusion. In the present study, the two cultured sites were almost similar regarding the types of isolated microorganisms. Our results suggested that bacteremia might occur after tonsillectomy. Therefore, to avoid the possible dramatic outcomes after tonsillectomy, pre- and postoperation attendances are essential.
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Ferary M, Biet A, Strunski V, Page C. Impact of the mode of hospitalisation on the postoperative complication rate after dissection tonsillectomy in children. Eur Ann Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Dis 2014; 131:345-349. [PMID: 24993782 DOI: 10.1016/j.anorl.2013.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2013] [Revised: 08/27/2013] [Accepted: 11/05/2013] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To compare postoperative complication rates after dissection tonsillectomy in patients operated by outpatient surgery and patients operated by inpatient surgery. POPULATION AND METHODS A prospective, single-centre, observational study was conducted over a period of 1 year. Dissection tonsillectomy was performed in 103 patients (mean age: 4 years) between September 2011 and September 2012. The following parameters were studied: bleeding or inflammatory complication rate, readmissions, unscheduled visits, factors contraindicating outpatient surgery, reasons for failure of outpatient surgery and influence of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting scores. RESULTS Two patient groups were composed: 54 patients were managed by outpatient surgery (Group O) and 49 patients were managed by inpatient surgery (Group I). The two main factors contraindicating outpatient surgery were age less than 3 years (40%) and preoperative suspicion of sleep apnoea-hypopnoea syndrome (26%). Seven patients of Group O had to stay in hospital (outpatient failure rate of 13%). Postoperative complications were observed in 13% of patients of Group O versus 12.2% of patients of Group I with no statistically significant difference between the two groups. One patient in each group had to be readmitted; no statistically significant difference was observed between the two groups (P=0.41). PONV scores were very high (2) in all cases. CONCLUSION Outpatient tonsillectomy in well-selected patients is not associated with a higher postoperative complication rate than inpatient tonsillectomy. With systematic appropriate prophylaxis, Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting scores had no influence on the postoperative course.
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- Service d'ORL et de chirurgie de la face et du cou, centre hospitalier Nord, place Victor-Pauchet, 80054 Amiens cedex, France
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- Service d'ORL et de chirurgie de la face et du cou, centre hospitalier Nord, place Victor-Pauchet, 80054 Amiens cedex, France
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- Service d'ORL et de chirurgie de la face et du cou, centre hospitalier Nord, place Victor-Pauchet, 80054 Amiens cedex, France
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- Service d'ORL et de chirurgie de la face et du cou, centre hospitalier Nord, place Victor-Pauchet, 80054 Amiens cedex, France.
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Meier JD, Duval M, Wilkes J, Andrews S, Korgenski EK, Park AH, Srivastava R. Surgeon Dependent Variation in Adenotonsillectomy Costs in Children. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2014; 150:887-92. [DOI: 10.1177/0194599814522758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Objectives To (1) identify the major expenses for same-day adenotonsillectomy (T&A) and the costs for postoperative complication encounters in a children’s hospital and (2) compare differences for variations in costs by surgeon. Study Design Observational cohort study. Setting Tertiary children’s hospital. Subjects and Methods A standardized activity-based hospital accounting system was used to determine total hospital costs per encounter (not including professional fees for surgeons or anesthetists) for T&A cases at a tertiary children’s hospital from 2007 to 2012. Hospital costs were subdivided into categories, including operating room (OR), OR supplies, postanesthesia care unit (PACU), same-day services (SDS), anesthesia, pharmacy, and other. Costs for postoperative complication encounters were included to identify a mean total cost per case per surgeon. Results The study cohort included 4824 T&As performed by 14 different surgeons. The mean cost per T&A was $1506 (95% confidence interval, $1492-$1519, with a range of $1156-$1828 for the lowest and highest cost per case per surgeon; P < .01). Including the cost for postoperative complications, the mean cost increased to $1599 ($1570-$1629). The largest cost categories included OR (31.9%), SDS (28.1%), and OR supplies (15.6%). Conclusion A large portion of T&A expenses are due to OR and supply costs. Significant differences in costs between surgeons for outpatient T&A were identified. Studies to understand the reasons for this variation and the impact on outcomes are needed. If this variation does not affect patient outcomes, then reducing this variation may improve health care value by limiting waste.
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- Jeremy D. Meier
- Division of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Division of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Intermountain Healthcare, Pediatric Clinical Program; Department of Pediatrics University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Primary Children’s Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Intermountain Healthcare, Pediatric Clinical Program; Department of Pediatrics University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Division of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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Ochi JW. Acupuncture instead of codeine for tonsillectomy pain in children. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2013; 77:2058-62. [PMID: 24210291 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2013.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2013] [Revised: 10/06/2013] [Accepted: 10/09/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Severe throat pain can result from tonsillectomy and last up to 10 days in children. Codeine elixir has long been used for pain relief, but has recently been banned by the Food and Drug Administration due to a recently recognized risk of death. We explored acupuncture as an alternative means of pain relief for children and adolescents after tonsillectomy. METHODS This was a retrospective review of children and adolescents who underwent tonsillectomy over a three-month period. No narcotics were prescribed after surgery. Patients who wanted help with pain relief were offered acupuncture. Perceived pain level was assessed before and after the acupuncture treatment. Following the 10-day recovery for tonsillectomy, patients or their parents were queried as to how long the pain relief from acupuncture intervention was perceived to last. RESULTS 56 children and adolescents underwent tonsillectomy in the three-month window selected for the retrospective review. 31 of these patients (ranging from 2 to 17 years in age) received an acupuncture intervention for postoperative pain. The mean reported pain level before acupuncture was 5.52 (SD = 2.28) out of 10. This fell to 1.92 (SD = 2.43) after acupuncture. Statistical analysis supported the general conclusion that pain reports decline after acupuncture in the sampled population. However, the limitations of the methodology and the sample suggest that this generalization should be treated as preliminary. 17 patients or their parents provided a post-recovery report for how long they believed the acupuncture intervention lasted. The mean duration of perceived acupuncture benefit was 61.24 h, though the standard deviation was large (64.58 h) with about 30% of patients reporting less than three hours of benefit and about 30% reporting more than 60 h. No adverse effects were observed as a result of acupuncture treatments. CONCLUSIONS The data tentatively suggest that acupuncture decreases perceived pain in children and adolescents after tonsillectomy. These data - combined with the cost effectiveness, safety and ease of administering acupuncture - suggest that further studies exploring the effectiveness of acupuncture in juveniles after tonsillectomy are merited.
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- James W Ochi
- Children's ENT of San Diego, Inc., 477 North El Camino Real, Suite C303, Encinitas, CA 92024, United States.
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