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. 2023 Jun;50(3):389-394.
doi: 10.1016/j.anl.2022.10.002. Epub 2022 Oct 19.

Analysis of risk factors for post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage in adults

Katsuya Fushimi  1 , Kiyofumi Gyo  2 , Mieko Okunaka  3 , Maiko Watanabe  3 , Ayako Sugihara  4 , Kenzo Tsuzuki  5
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Analysis of risk factors for post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage in adults

Katsuya Fushimi et al. Auris Nasus Larynx. 2023 Jun.

Abstract

Objectives: To identify the risk factors for post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage (PTH) in adult patients (>19 years).

Methods: 275 adult patients who underwent tonsillectomy between 2009 and 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. Possible risk factors associated with PTH were investigated by univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses.

Results: PTH occurred in 39 of 275 patients (14.2%). Regarding underlying diseases, PTH occurred more frequently in focal infection of IgA nephropathy. Furthermore, bipolar electrocautery was the other risk factor for PTH on multivariate analysis.

Conclusion: Focal infection of IgA nephropathy and bipolar electrocautery were identified as the risk factors for PTH.

Keywords: Adult; Hemorrhage; IGA Nephropathy; Surgical Procedure; Tonsillectomy.

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Declaration of Competing Interest The authors declare no conflict of interest associate with this manuscript.

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