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

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...

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Main Authors: Aleksi Laajala, Paulus Tokola, Timo J. Autio, Timo Koskenkorva, Mikko Tastula, Pasi Ohtonen, Esa Läärä, Olli-Pekka Alho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Chronic tonsillitis
Recurrent tonsillitis
Quality of life
Treatment
Tonsillectomy
Tonsillotomy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-021-05539-4

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