CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Laryngorhinootologie 2018; 97(S 02): S293
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1640729
Abstracts
Pädiatrische HNO-Heilkunde: Pediatric ENT

Laser Tonsillotomy: Long-term results with 10-years follow-up

G Papaspyrou
1   HNO Klinik Homburg, Homburg/S.
,
M Linxweiler
1   HNO Klinik Homburg, Homburg/S.
,
B Schick
1   HNO Klinik Homburg, Homburg/S.
,
B Al Kadah
1   HNO Klinik Homburg, Homburg/S.
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    Introduction:

    Tonsillotomy is increasingly gaining acceptance as the treatment for tonsillar hyperplasia resulting in obstructive symptoms. The aim of this study was to examine the long-term results of CO2 laser tonsillotomy.

    Material and Methods:

    The data of 28 children treated in the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, in Homburg/Saar, Germany, by means of CO2 laser for tonsillar hyperplasia between June 2004 and December 2004 were available for analysis.

    Results:

    The mean operation time was 23 minutes (range 13 – 32 min). 19 of the 28 patients (67.8%) could be contacted and were available for follow-up in a telephone survey conducted 10 years after surgery. No case of intra- or postoperative bleeding was documented. During the minimum 10 years of follow-up no surgical revision was needed. Regarding the parents' assessment of their children's symptoms, 89.4% of the parents reported that the overall long-term operation results of their children were "very satisfying".

    Conclusions:

    CO2 laser tonsillotomy is a safe procedure leading to very satisfying long-term results.


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    No conflict of interest has been declared by the author(s).

    Dr. med. Georgios Papaspyrou
    HNO Klinik Homburg,
    Kirrberger Strasse 6, 66424,
    Homburg/S.

    Publication History

    Publication Date:
    18 April 2018 (online)

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