The use of steroids to reduce complications after tonsillectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies.

Chernkwan Titirungruang Kachorn SeresirikachornP KasemsuwanP Hirunwiwatkul

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2018)

Intravenous steroids statistically significantly decrease post-tonsillectomy nausea/vomiting, and immediate pain scores (< 24 h) in children and adults. There is evidence in only children that local steroids statistically significantly decreases post-tonsillectomy nausea/vomiting, and pain scores during the 0-h to 1-day period.

Keyphrases

chemotherapy induced
chronic pain
young adults
pain management
neuropathic pain
open label
double blind
high dose
abdominal pain
clinical trial
low dose
case control