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Same-day tonsillectomy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

A. K. Tewary  and
A. R. Curry
A. K. Tewary*
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry.
A. R. Curry*
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry.
*
A. K. Tewary, F.R.C.S., 7 Kingland Drive, Old Milverton, Leamington Spa, CV32 6BL.
A. K. Tewary, F.R.C.S., 7 Kingland Drive, Old Milverton, Leamington Spa, CV32 6BL.
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Abstract

Tonsillectomies have been performed on a same-day basis in Coventry for the past three years. We report our experience with this technique which has gradually evolved over the last ten years. The procedure is described in detail and the results of the first two years have been analysed. In common with the experience of others, it is possible to perform tonsillectomies safely on a same-day basis.

Keywords

TonsillectomyDay care
Type
Main Articles
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 107 , Issue 8 , August 1993 , pp. 706 - 708
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1993

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