Influence of meteorological conditions on post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage.
J Laryngol Otol
; 122(12): 1330-4, 2008 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-18353196
ABSTRACT
AIM:
To evaluate the relationship between the incidence of primary post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage and the daily weather condition, over a five-year period. STUDY DESIGN ANDSETTING:
This was a retrospective study carried out in the ENT department of the Split University Hospital between January 2000 and December 2004.RESULTS:
Out of 3377 patients undergoing tonsillectomy, primary post-operative haemorrhage occurred in 83 (2.5 per cent). The season, daily atmospheric pressure and daily change in atmospheric pressure did not have any significant influence on post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage incidence. However, there was a statistically significant increase in the incidence of primary post-operative haemorrhage when cyclonic conditions prevailed (p = 0.035).CONCLUSION:
The incidence of primary post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage in our study population was 2.5 per cent. Avoiding tonsillectomy during cyclonic weather conditions may reduce the incidence of primary post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Tonsilectomia
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Tempo (Meteorologia)
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Hemorragia Pós-Operatória
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Incidence_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Laryngol Otol
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Article