Pediatric Tonsillectomy
A Controversial Issue (ISBN: 978-3-318-02249-0) (Source: Karger Publishers)
Source: Karger Publishers - February 1, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

CADTH Rapid Response Report: Optimal pain management following tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy for paediatric patients
Source: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) Area: News This Rapid Response Report by the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) reviews the available clinical evidence and evidence-based guidelines regarding optimal pharmaceutical pain management options for paediatric patients following tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy.   A limited literature search of key resources identified two systematic reviews and five randomised controlled trials. Although a variety of pharmaceutical pain management options were examined, none of the studies identified an optimal pain mana...
Source: NeLM - News - January 14, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

Tonsillectomy Surgery Procedures and Information
A, "Tonsillectomy," is a type of surgery to remove a person's tonsils. The glands are located at the back of the throat. Many times, a tonsillectomy is performed at the same time as an, "adnoidectomy," which is a surgery to remove a person's adenoid glands. (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - January 8, 2013 Category: Disability Tags: Oral Health Diseases & Care Source Type: news