A prospective, randomized, single-blind study comparing coblation and monopolar extracapsular tonsillectomy.
Zheng Cai LouZihan LouTian LvZhengnong ChenPublished in: Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology (2022)
Coblation and novel monopolar electrocautery extracapsular tonsillectomy are associated with similar postoperative pain scores except on postoperative days 1 and 2. However, monopolar technique offers significant advantages over coblation method with less operative time, decreased secondary PTH, and cost.Level of Evidence: NA.
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