Is outpatient tonsillectomy appropriate for young children?

The current literature suggests that outpatient tonsillectomy is a safe, cost-effective procedure. These reports have based their conclusions on the low rates of postoperative bleeding and dehydration. Generally, they have not examined other factors that may influence the postoperative course or ide...

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Published in:	The Laryngoscope Vol. 102; no. 3; p. 277
Main Authors:	Tom, L W, DeDio, R M, Cohen, D E, Wetmore, R F, Handler, S D, Potsic, W P
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-03-1992
Subjects:	Age Factors Airway Obstruction - epidemiology Airway Obstruction - etiology Ambulatory Surgical Procedures Child, Preschool Dehydration - epidemiology Humans Incidence Infant Postoperative Complications - epidemiology Retrospective Studies Risk Factors Tonsillectomy Treatment Outcome Vomiting - epidemiology
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