RecruitingPhase 4ACTRN12607000200482
Randomized control study of post-operative pain in plasmaknife versus monopolar tonsillectomy
Randomized control study of Plasmaknife Tonsillectomy versus Monopolar Electrocautery Tonsillectomy in effect on post-operative pain in adult patients
Sponsor
Mr Neil Vallance, ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) Surgeon
Enrollment
100 participants
Start Date
Mar 28, 2007
Study Type
Interventional
Conditions
Summary
to study if tonsillectomy using the plasmaknife results in any difference in pain and recovery
Eligibility
Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 Yearss
Inclusion Criteria1
- Having tonsillectomy for recurrent or chronic tonsillitis.
Exclusion Criteria1
- History of malignancy or quinsy, bleeding or coagulation problems, significant medical problems, having implants precluding the use of monopolar diathermy, having inadequate use of English to fill in patient diary.
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Interventions
tonsillectomy performed with Plasmaknife is the study procedure, tonsillectomy performed with monopolar diathermy is the control procedure. It takes an average of 30 minutes to perform tonsillectomy.
tonsillectomy performed with Plasmaknife is the study procedure, tonsillectomy performed with monopolar diathermy is the control procedure. It takes an average of 30 minutes to perform tonsillectomy.
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