Radiofrequency excision versus monopolar electrosurgical excision for tonsillectomy.

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We previously compared radiofrequency (Evac) tonsillotomy with monopolar electrosurgical (Bovie) tonsillectomy and showed significantly less pain with the Evac. Tonsillotomy leaves a cuff of tonsil behind, the significance of which is unknown. We hypothesize that Evac tonsillectomy also is less painful than Bovie tonsillectomy.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

Title: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Publisher: Elsevier BV

ISSN: 0194-5998

ISSN (Print): 0194-5998

Publication date (Electronic): Jul 2005

Volume: 133

Issue: 1

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[1 ] Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tripler Army Medical Center, HI 96859-5000, USA. philip.littlefield@kor.amedd.army.mil

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Publisher Item ID: S0194599805002421

DOI: 10.1016/j.otohns.2005.02.013

PubMed ID: 16025052

SO-VID: 2dba2397-4b7e-444a-8962-35bfbb8c7fa8

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