Laryngo- rhino- otologie
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Laryngo- rhino- otologie · Oct 2002
Review[Postoperative nausea and vomiting--pathophysiology, prophylaxis and treatment].
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are among the most common complications in operative medicine. Especially patients undergoing middle ear surgery or adenotonsillectomy are frequently associated with PONV (70 %). Furthermore, emesis carries the risk of severe postoperative complications and is associated with additional costs and distress in patient management. ⋯ This review will discuss pathophysiology, prophylaxis and treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting after E. N. T. surgery.