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- Y Bajaj, H Atkinson, R Sagoo, I Bhatti, and C Newbegin.
- Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Hull Royal Infirmary, UK.
- J Laryngol Otol. 2012 Feb 1; 126 (2): 159-62.
BackgroundPaediatric tonsillectomy is a common ENT operation. The use of day-case surgery is increasing, in order to improve efficiency in healthcare.MethodsA prospective audit spiral was carried out from January 2006 to December 2008 for all children undergoing day-case tonsillectomy at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.ResultsThere was a haemorrhage rate of 2.6 per cent over three years. The most common complication was nausea and vomiting, seen in 5.3 per cent of patients.ConclusionsFor a well selected group of children, day-case tonsillectomy in a district hospital setting is a safe and efficient alternative to an in-patient stay. A dedicated day-case team, good anaesthetic technique, adequate post-operative analgesia and on-site paediatric in-patient facilities are essential.
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