Clinical significance and diagnostic usefulness of serologic markers for improvement of outcome of tonsillectomy in adults with chronic tonsillitis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of the present study was to explore serological biomarkers which predict the outcome of tonsillectomy for chronic tonsillitis.

Methods

A case study in a University ENT department of 24 adult patients with chronic tonsillitis (CHT) in comparison to 24 patients with acute peritonsillar abscess (PTA) was performed. Blood samples for clinical routine hematological and serological parameters were assessed prior to surgery (T-1) and five days (T5) after tonsillectomy. Outcome 6 months later (T180) was documented using the Glasgow Benefit Inventory (GBI) and the Specific Benefits from Tonsillectomy Inventory (SBTI). Correlation analyses between CHT and PTA group as well as between the different time points within each group concerning the serological parameters a

SUBMITTER: Bohne S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3701599 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature