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