Total or partial tonsillar resection (tonsillectomy or tonsillotomy) to change the quality of life for adults with recurrent or chronic tonsillitis: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Abstract Background Tonsillar surgery has been used for decades to treat recurrent and chronic tonsillitis in adults. Recurrent and chronic tonsillitis result in disturbing symptoms, treatment costs, sick leave, and impaired quality of life (QoL). Theoretically, removing all or part of the altered p...
Main Authors: | Aleksi Laajala, Paulus Tokola, Timo J. Autio, Timo Koskenkorva, Mikko Tastula, Pasi Ohtonen, Esa Läärä, Olli-Pekka Alho |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-09-01
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Series: | Trials |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-021-05539-4 |
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