Acta oto-laryngologica
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Acta oto-laryngologica · Nov 2017
Comparative StudyPediatric coblation total tonsillectomy: intracapsular or extracapsular?
To compare the results of coblation intracapsular total tonsillectomy (CITT) with those of conventional coblation extracapsular total tonsillectomy (CETT) in the treatment of tonsillar hypertrophy in children with regards to efficacy and complications. ⋯ Compared with conventional extracapsular tonsillectomy, CITT has the advantages of decreased pain and bleeding, and promote healing of wounds. No tonsillar regrowth was observed after at least one year of follow-up.