The Risks of Hemostaic Material in Tonsillectomy

• Main Authors: Bar Ronen (Author), Braverman Itzhak (Author)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: Archives of Otolaryngology and Rhinology - Peertechz Publications, 2015-10-21.
• Subjects: Case Report
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<p><strong>Importance:</strong> Surgicel is an effective hemostat either for intra or post-operative bleedings, but should be used cautiously in the case of tonsillectomy. Some surgeons choose to leave pieces of surgicel in the tonsils bed for a continuous haemostatic effect. The m...