Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9362353 | Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Cautery can result in substantial temperature changes in the surgical adenoid bed. Despite this, the incidence of complications, specifically neck pain, associated with adenoidectomy is low, although underreported. Complications appear to be independent of adenoidectomy technique and cautery use.
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Authors
Lakeisha R. MAJ, USAF, MC, MD, Thomas J. MAJ, USAF, MC, MD, MPH, Eric A. (FAAP),