The role of tonsillectomy in reducing recurrent pharyngitis: A systematic review

To determine the evidence for efficacy of tonsillectomy in reducing the incidence of recurrent pharyngitis. Literature databases consisting of PUBMED, SCOPUS, CINHAL AND OVID EMBASE including all languages. Literature search of database by 2 authors with structured criteria using an online database....

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Published in:Otolaryngology-head and neck surgery 2009-03, Vol.140 (3), p.291-297
Main Authors: Blakley, Brian W., Magit, Anthony E.
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Recurrence
Tonsillectomy
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