Tonsillectomy by spray coagulation mode of diathermy: A study on peroperative bleeding and operative time

Aim:to assess the safety of technique regarding per operative bleeding and operative time. methods:this single blind interventional study was conducted at government kotkhawajasaeed hospital,lahore from june 2006 to june 2008. one hundred patients were included in the study and the results of procedure regarding per operative bleeding and operative time were analyzed. results:the mean age of the patients was 15.89±6.65 years. the per-operative bleeding 85 patients (85%) had 4-8ml,15 patients(15%) had 8-12mland the total operative time was between 7-12 minutes in 70 patients ( 70%) while 12-15 minutes in 30 patients (30%). conclusion: it was concluded that tonsillectomy by spray coagulation was a better and safe technique regardingoperative blood loss and operation time.