Full Description
Pediatric tonsillectomy is amongst the most frequent pediatric surgeries and by far the most frequently performed intervention in pediatric otolaryngology. Considered an easy surgery, it is often taught very early in the specialist's training. In contrast to the technical ease, considerations regarding indication, timing, socio-medico-legal aspects as well as complications and their avoidance are currently still extensively debated. This controversial issue takes a closer look at aspects which could decrease the complication rates after pediatric tonsillectomy. Besides careful revision of indications and considerations of surgical techniques, the focus lies on newly discussed issues like post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage rates which are higher than previously thought and steroids given preventively in anesthesia. For pediatricians concerned about pediatric tonsillectomy and also for specialists (pediatric pneumologists, pediatric neurologists, sleep physicians, otorhinolaryngologists and pediatric surgeons) involved in diagnostics and surgery this controversial issue provides a valuable update on the current discussions.
Contents
Editorial; * Tonsillectomy: A Simple Surgical Procedure? Landis, B.N.; * Hemorrhage after Tonsillectomy: Does the Surgical Technique Really Matter? Gysin, C.; Dulguerov, P. Comments; * Cold versus Hot Tonsillectomy: State of the Art and Recommendations: Blanchford, H.; Lowe, D. Comments; * How to Make Tonsillectomy a Safer Procedure: The Anaesthetist's View: Czarnetzki, C.; Tramer, M. Comments; * The Steroid Controversy: Where Are We? Keller, M.; Brigger, M.T.; Comments; * Serious Complications following Tonsillectomy: How Frequent Are They Really? Windfuhr, J.P.; Comments; * What Lessons Can Be Learned from the Austrian Events? Sarny, S.; Habermann, W.; Ossimitz, G.; Stammberger, H.; Comments; * Factors Influencing the Indication for Tonsillectomy: A Historical Overview and Current Concepts: Hultcrantz, E.; Ericsson, E.; Comments; * Indications of Pediatric Tonsillectomy: Gysin, C.; Comments; Author Index/Subject Index.
