A Comparative Study of Monopolar Versus Bipolar Electrocautery Post Tonsillectomy Outcomes.

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

74 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-07-20

Study Completion Date

2026-07-01

Brief Summary

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This study aims to compare surgical techniques (monopolar and bipolar electrocautery -used during tonsillectomy,a common procedure to remove toonsils.The goal is to determine which method results in less pain and bleeding for patients after surgery .

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Detailed Description

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To evaluate and compare post operative pain and bleeding outcomesbetween monopolar and bipolar electrocautery technique used dutring tonsillectomy .

Methodology : Total 112 patients were randomly divided into two groups (56 each groups ).Pain was assessed postoperatively and classified as mild ,moderate or severe .

Conditions

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Chronic Tonsillitis

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

OTHER

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Patients aged between 5 and 40 years.
* Indicated for elective tonsillectomy due to recurrent tonsillitis, obstructive sleep apnea, or chronic tonsillar hypertrophy.
* Medically stable to undergo general anesthesia and surgical procedure.
* Ability to understand and provide informed consent (or parental/guardian consent for minors).

Exclusion Criteria

* History of bleeding disorders (e.g., hemophilia, thrombocytopenia).
* Use of anticoagulants or antiplatelet therapy within 7 days prior to surgery.
* Known allergy or adverse reaction to anesthesia agents used in the procedure.
* Previous tonsillar surgery or peritonsillar abscess drainage.
* Severe comorbidities that may interfere with surgery or recovery (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, heart failure).
* Patients with craniofacial abnormalities affecting the airway.
* Inability to understand or comply with study requirements.

Minimum Eligible Age

5 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

17 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No