The effect of dexamethasone on post tonsillectomy morbidities in children
Joint Authors
Yusuf, Raid Yaqub
Falih, Safa Khalaf
Source
Issue
Vol. 17, Issue 2 (30 Sep. 2011), pp.82-86, 5 p.
Publisher
University of Basrah College of Medicine
Publication Date
2011-09-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of preoperative single dose of Dexamethasone on postoperative morbidities in children undergoing tonsillectomy.
This is a prospective study considering 90 children with chronic tonsillitis who underwent tonsillectomy between June 2010 and December 2010 at the Department of Otolaryngology in Al-Diwaniah Teaching Hospital in Al-Diwaniah city, Iraq.
Compared with placebo, Dexamethasone group have lower percentage of post tonsillectomy morbidities (pain, postoperative nausea & vomiting and uvular edema) but without statistical significant.
In conclusion, there is no statistical beneficial effect of preoperative dexamethasone on the postoperative morbidities in children undergoing tonsillectomy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Yusuf, Raid Yaqub& Falih, Safa Khalaf. 2011. The effect of dexamethasone on post tonsillectomy morbidities in children. Basrah Journal of Surgery،Vol. 17, no. 2, pp.82-86.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-387605
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yusuf, Raid Yaqub& Falih, Safa Khalaf. The effect of dexamethasone on post tonsillectomy morbidities in children. Basrah Journal of Surgery Vol. 17, no. 2 (Sep. 2011), pp.82-86.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-387605
American Medical Association (AMA)
Yusuf, Raid Yaqub& Falih, Safa Khalaf. The effect of dexamethasone on post tonsillectomy morbidities in children. Basrah Journal of Surgery. 2011. Vol. 17, no. 2, pp.82-86.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-387605
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 86
Record ID
BIM-387605
