Coblation for Tonsillectomy: An Evidence-Based Review

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Jan 2007 English Publisher:S. Karger AGJournal:ORL, volume 69, pages 349-357 (issn: 0301-1569, eissn: 1423-0275,

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Authors: Udayan K, Shah; Brian, Dunham;

doi: 10.1159/000108367

pmid: 18033972

Coblation for Tonsillectomy: An Evidence-Based Review

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Abstract

Coblation technology (Arthrocare Corp., Sunnyvale, Calif., USA) allows for tonsillectomy using plasma-mediated ablation. This review presents the evidence to date with respect to surgical and recovery measures, in order to promote an objective discussion of this surgical technology.

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Keywords

Hemostasis, Postoperative Pain, Intraoperative Care, Time Factors, Dehydration, Catheter Ablation, Humans, Postoperative Hemorrhage, Child, Diet, Tonsillectomy

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