The Impact of Tonsillectomy Techniques on Secondary Tonsillectomy Bleeding
ConditionPost-Tonsillectomy Bleeding
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
AgeNot listed
SponsorAssiut University
About this trial
Post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage (PTH) is one of the most common and potentially life-threatening complications of tonsillectomy.
* Secondary PTH (Bleeding occurring \>24 hours post-operatively) is of particular clinical significance. * Tonsillectomy is a frequently performed procedure at Assiut University Hospital (AUH). * However, no local prospective data exists comparing secondary PTH rates across techniques, or systematically characterizing its causes. * This study addresses this gap by comparing rates, and analysis of causes.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Secondary PTH (bleeding >24 hours post-tonsillectomy)
Tonsillectomy surgical technique: cold steel, bipolar diathermy, or Coblation
Any patient age (pediatric and adult patient are included)
Presenting to the AUH Emergency Department or ENT clinic
Disqualifiers
Primary PTH (bleeding ≤24 hours post-op)
Tonsillectomy technique other than the three study techniques (e.g., laser, harmonic scalpel)
External approach tonsillectomy
Known bleeding disorder (pre-existing coagulopathy)
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Not listed
Trial groups
100 Participants
are grouped into 1 trial groupLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov