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Abstract
Tonsillotomy and tonsillectomy are most frequently performed interventions during childhood. There is a need for a critical assessment of indication by using selected criteria. The collaboration of pediatricians and ENT surgeons is essential. Tonsillotomy in children < 6 years of age is associated with lower rates of postoperative bleeding.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23407776 DOI: 10.1007/s00106-012-2661-4
Source DB: PubMed Journal: HNO ISSN: 0017-6192 Impact factor: 1.284