Could digital photography be an alternative to postoperative physical examination for pediatric tonsillectomy patients?

To evaluate and compare the efficacy of postoperative control with digital photographs and physical examination for children who underwent tonsillectomy? In this prospective study, 86 children (46 boys (53.5%) and 40 girls (46.5%) were enrolled for postoperative clinical visit and for obtaining phot...

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Published in:International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology 2019-08, Vol.123, p.66-68
Main Authors: Demir, Berat, Binnetoglu, Adem, Kersin, Burak, Mammadova, Ulker, Kucuk, Nurten
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Postoperative control
Tonsillar fossa healing
Tonsillectomy
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Summary:To evaluate and compare the efficacy of postoperative control with digital photographs and physical examination for children who underwent tonsillectomy? In this prospective study, 86 children (46 boys (53.5%) and 40 girls (46.5%) were enrolled for postoperative clinical visit and for obtaining photographs of the tonsillar bed with a digital camera at clinic control. No difference in tonsillar fossa healing was observed between the two methods 2 weeks after surgery. Digital photographs proved to be a safe method for postoperative control of pediatric patients who underwent tonsillectomy. Adding control with outpatient follow-up will be useful for minimizing postoperative complications.
ISSN:0165-5876
1872-8464
DOI:10.1016/j.ijporl.2019.04.022