Paediatric Posttonsillectomy Haemorrhage Rates in Auckland: A Retrospective Case Series

Background. Tonsillectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in children. It is performed for sleep-disordered breathing and infective symptoms. Despite advances in instrumentation and perioperative care, posttonsillectomy haemorrhage (PTH) remains a significant complication,...

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Main Authors: Andrés Alvo, Andrew Hall, James Johnston, Murali Mahadevan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:International Journal of Otolaryngology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/4101034