Day-case adenoidectomy--is it safe?

A controlled prospective study was performed on 429 consecutive children undergoing adenoidectomy, of which 263 were day-cases. Adenoidectomy was done alone, or in combination with other minor procedures. There was only one reactionary haemorrhage in each group, and these were early and easily recognized by the recovery staff. No other significant complication was seen. Adenoidectomy in children as a day-case procedure is safe and cost-effective.