| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9361894 | Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgeries performed in the United States of America. There is currently no consensus on which of the several techniques available is optimal. This article describes the various extracapsular (total tonsillectomy) and intracapsular (subtotal tonsillectomy) techniques that are currently available.
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Anna H. MD,