Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Feb 2006
Meta AnalysisSteroids for post-tonsillectomy pain reduction: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
To determine whether meta-analysis supports the use of corticosteroids to reduce post-tonsillectomy pain for pediatric patients. ⋯ A single, intraoperative dose of dexamethasone may reduce post-tonsillectomy pain on postoperative day 1, by a factor of 1 on a 10-point pain scale. As the side effects and cost of dexamethasone dose appear negligible, consideration of routine use seems reasonable.