Review Article
EVALUATING OUTCOME OF ADENOTONSILL.ECTOMY IN CHILDREN IN PORT HARCOURT
Author(s): Nwogbo AC* and OB da Lilly-Tariaii
Background: Adenotonsillectomy is a common surgical procedure with various indications. Despite obvious indications surrounding the procedure, some parents, clinicians sometimes suggest a watch and see approach. Others will go for immediate surgery as soon as indication is observed. Thereby creating variability as when to perform procedure.
Aim: The study is therefore set to evaluate the outcome of adenotonsillectomy in children. Advantages/ disadvantages of early and late surgery.
Patients and Methods: This is a prospective study of 120 children who had adenotonsillectomy between Jan 2009-Jan 201 1 in Otolaryngology Department of University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital and Braithwait Memorial Specialist Hospital, all in Port Harcourt. Age, Sex, indication, presenting symptom and duration of symptom as well a.. View More»
DOI:
10.14303/2141-9477.2023.21