| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8945677 | American Journal of Otolaryngology | 2018 | 15 Pages |
Abstract
The incidence of postoperative bleeding is not dependent on type of anesthesia. The results suggest that tonsillectomy performed under local anesthesia is a safe alternative to tonsillectomy under general anesthesia, with significant reduction of cost and duration of surgery.
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Authors
Filip MatovinoviÄ, Filip Bacan, Elvira KerekoviÄ, Alan Pegan, Ivan RaÅ¡iÄ, Andro KoÅ¡ec,