Abstract | INTRODUCTION: METHODS: We conducted a retrospective analysis of all infectious mononucleosis cases seen at the ENT clinic in St. Gallen, Switzerland, between 1994 and 1998. RESULTS: 21 records were analysed, among which 19 patients needed hospital care. 11 cases required tonsillectomy. The average duration of fever of the patients undergoing surgery was markedly lower (9 days) than the conservatively managed cases (14.2). DISCUSSION:
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Authors | I Oddera |
Journal | Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift. Supplementum
(Schweiz Med Wochenschr Suppl)
Vol. 116
Pg. 80S-82S
( 2000)
ISSN: 0250-5525 [Print] Switzerland |
Vernacular Title | Infektiöse Mononukleose: Wann ist eine Tonsillektomie indiziert? |
PMID | 10780080
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Airway Obstruction
(diagnosis, surgery)
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Deglutition Disorders
(diagnosis, surgery)
- Female
- Humans
- Infant
- Infectious Mononucleosis
(diagnosis, surgery)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Retrospective Studies
- Tonsillectomy
- Treatment Outcome
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