Powered intracapsular tonsillotomy vs. conventional extracapsular tonsillectomy for pediatric OSA: A retrospective study about efficacy, complications and quality of life

To compare the results of powered intracapsular tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (PITA) with that of conventional extracapsular tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (ECTA) in treatment of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as regard efficacy, complications including postoperative pain and bleeding, and quality of life.

Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - May 6, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Claudio Vicini, Mohamed Eesa, Ehsan Hendawy, Milena Pari, Giovanni D’Agostino, Saleh AlGhamdi, Giuseppe Meccariello Source Type: research