[Impaired wound healing following tonsillectomy].

Abstract

Tonsillectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the field of otorhinolaryngology. The first tonsillectomy was done about 600 B.C. [3]. This operation is indicated for patients with recurrent tonsillitis, peritonsillar abscess, hypertrophy or asymmetry of the tonsils. Even though a routine procedure, it has a relatively high risk of complications such as post operative hemorrhage, infection or impaired wound healing. The reported case involves a 20 year old female patient who developed velopharyngeal insufficiency as a result of impaired wound healing after tonsillectomy. The patient was treated conservatively and is free of discomfort after 2 months.

• Authors: P Zengel, C S Betz, A Berghaus, A Leunig
• Journal: HNO (HNO) Vol. 56 Issue 7 Pg. 717-8 (Jul 2008) ISSN: 1433-0458 [Electronic] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Wundheilungsstörung nach Tonsillektomie.
• PMID: 17431563 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Cicatrix (diagnosis, etiology)
• Female
• Humans
• Tonsillectomy (adverse effects)
• Velopharyngeal Insufficiency (diagnosis, etiology)
• Wound Healing