Adolescents and Adults Undergoing Temperature-Controlled Surgical Instruments vs Electrocautery in Tonsillectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Several temperature-controlled surgical instruments (TCSIs) have been used in tonsillectomy. However, to our knowledge, a meta-analysis of the differences between modern TCSIs and electrocautery (EC) has not been conducted.

Objective

To compare TCSIs with EC with regard to the intraoperative and postoperative parameters of tonsillectomy.

Data sources

PubMed (MEDLINE), Embase, and the Cochrane Library were searched independently by 2 authors for relevant articles.

Study selection

A literature search identified randomized clinical trials comparing the outcomes of TCSIs vs EC. The search keywords were harmonic scalpel, ultracision, PlasmaBlade, coblation, radiofrequency ablation, and tonsillectomy. Studies of adult and adolescent patients were included.

SUBMITTER: Lee YC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7042903 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature