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- Otolaryngol. Clin. North Am. 1987 May 1; 20 (2): 391-7.
AbstractTonsillectomy is a safe operative procedure today, but hemorrhage remains a continuing problem. Excessive bleeding requires prompt attention by the surgeon and immediate treatment. Should local measures to control bleeding fail, external carotid artery ligation may be a life-saving procedure.
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