Topical biomaterials to prevent post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage

Topical biomaterials to prevent post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage

Abstract Despite advances in surgical technique, postoperative hemorrhage remains a common cause of mortality and morbidity for patients following tonsillectomy. Application of biomaterials at the time of tonsillectomy can potentially accelerate mucosal wound healing and eliminate the risk of post-t...

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Main Authors: Lumei Liu, Cole Rodman, Noah E. Worobetz, Jed Johnson, Charles Elmaraghy, Tendy Chiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Subjects:
Post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage
Biomaterial
Topical
Surgical hemostasis
Tonsillectomy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40463-019-0368-1

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