1
|
Jacob T, Leshno M, Carmel-Neidermann NN, Kampel L, Warshavsky A, Mansour J, Assadi N, Muhanna N, Horowitz G. Antibiotics or Tonsillectomy for Adult Recurrent Tonsillitis: Analyzing the Lesser of Two Evils. Laryngoscope 2024; 134:2153-2161. [PMID: 37937815 DOI: 10.1002/lary.31139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To determine the best timing for surgical intervention for adults with recurrent tonsillitis (RT). METHODS A Markov model was constructed using variables and ranges based upon a literature review. A 1-way sensitivity analysis was performed to evaluate the number of yearly bouts at which each algorithm (antibiotics or tonsillectomy) would be favored. A Monte-Carlo probabilistic sensitivity analysis was calculated for gains and cost. Model outcomes were measured with quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) and incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICER) for tonsillectomy versus repeat antibiotic treatment. RESULTS Patients expected to sustain a single annual tonsillitis event will have a negative QALY of 0.02 if treated with surgery and those with 2 annual events will have a QALY gain from undergoing tonsillectomy of 0.01, 3 events = 0.03, 4 events = 0.05, 5 events = 0.07, 6 events = 0.09, 7 events = 0.1, and 8 events = 0.11. These gains became meaningful only after 2 years of recurrent bouts. The average cost of tonsillectomy was 3,238 USD, and the overall average cost of RT was 7,069 USD (an incremental cost of 3,831 USD). The ICER of tonsillectomy over antibiotic treatment for 1 QALY gain was 44,741 USD. CONCLUSION Adult patients who sustain more than 3 annual bouts of tonsillitis over a period of at least 2 years will gain QALY after tonsillectomy. These gains increase proportionally to the number of yearly events and perennial episodes. The incremental costs of tonsillectomy fail to meet the NICE guidelines but are within other acceptable reference ranges. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE NA Laryngoscope, 134:2153-2161, 2024.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tommy Jacob
- The Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel-Aviv, Israel
| | - Moshe Leshno
- The 'Coller' School of Management, Tel-Aviv University, Both Affiliated to the Tel-Aviv Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
| | - Narin Nard Carmel-Neidermann
- The Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel-Aviv, Israel
| | - Liyona Kampel
- The Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel-Aviv, Israel
| | - Anton Warshavsky
- The Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel-Aviv, Israel
| | - Joubran Mansour
- The Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel-Aviv, Israel
| | - Nidal Assadi
- The Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel-Aviv, Israel
| | - Nidal Muhanna
- The Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel-Aviv, Israel
| | - Gilad Horowitz
- The Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel-Aviv, Israel
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Gupta T, Bowles P, Bhutta MF. Effectiveness, perceptions and environmental benefits of remote consultation for adults referred with recurrent tonsillitis. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2024; 106:173-177. [PMID: 36779457 PMCID: PMC10830344 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2022.0098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/14/2023] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION We evaluate remote consultation for adult patients referred with recurrent sore throat, measuring the effectiveness of the consultation, satisfaction and environmental impact. METHODS Eligible patients were invited to telephone clinics, undertaking a satisfaction survey after consultation, focusing on perceived convenience, satisfaction, cost and travel arrangements (used to calculate potential environmental benefit). Provider opinion was also captured. RESULTS Forty-eight of 60 patients attended, with 38 (63%) eligible for inclusion. Thirty-six of these 38 patients (95%) had a definitive outcome of tonsillectomy (27/38) or discharge (9/38). Thirty-three of the 38 patients (87%) responded to the survey and reported high satisfaction in all arms of questioning (mean Likert ranking = 4.7/5). A mean of 3.76 hours of missed work and 5.17kg carbon dioxide emission equivalents were saved per patient. Provider responses were positive towards ongoing remote consultation use. CONCLUSIONS Telephone consultation for adult patients considered for tonsillectomy is convenient to patients in terms of cost and time, reduces environmental harm and is associated with high patient and provider satisfaction.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- T Gupta
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, UK
| | - P Bowles
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, UK
| | | |
Collapse
|
3
|
Katundu DR, Chussi D, van der Gaast-de Jongh CE, Rovers MM, de Jonge MI, Hannink G, van Heerbeek N. Bacterial colonisation of surface and core of palatine tonsils among Tanzanian children with recurrent chronic tonsillitis and obstructive sleep apnoea who underwent (adeno)tonsillectomy. J Laryngol Otol 2024; 138:89-92. [PMID: 37332170 PMCID: PMC10772025 DOI: 10.1017/s0022215123001147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Acute and chronic tonsillitis are frequently treated with antibiotics. This study aimed to understand the presence of pathogenic micro-organisms on the surface and core of chronically infected tonsils among Tanzanian children. METHODS The study enrolled children undergoing adenotonsillectomy. Surface and core tonsillar swabs were taken. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction was performed for Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Staphylococcus aureus, Neisseria meningitidis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. RESULTS Surface and core combined, isolated N meningitidis (86.1 per cent) was found the most, followed by H influenzae (74.9 per cent), S pneumoniae (42.6 per cent) and S aureus (28.7 per cent). M catarrhalis and P aeruginosa were only found in a few patients, 5.6 per cent and 0.8 per cent respectively. CONCLUSION Colonisation of the tonsillar surface and core has been found. Potentially pathogenic micro-organisms are likely to be missed based on a throat swab. Hence, the practice of surface tonsillar swabbing may be misleading or insufficient.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Denis R Katundu
- Department of Otolaryngology, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
- Department of Otolaryngology, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
| | - Desderius Chussi
- Department of Otolaryngology, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
- Department of Otolaryngology, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
| | - Christa E van der Gaast-de Jongh
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Laboratory of Immunology, Radboud Centre for Infectious Diseases, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
| | - Maroeska M Rovers
- Department of Medical Imaging, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
| | - Marien I de Jonge
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Laboratory of Immunology, Radboud Centre for Infectious Diseases, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
| | - Gerjon Hannink
- Department of Medical Imaging, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
| | - Niels van Heerbeek
- Department of Otolaryngology, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
- Department of Otolaryngology, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Bassett E. Intracapsular tonsillectomy: setting a new standard. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 31:403-406. [PMID: 37820084 DOI: 10.1097/moo.0000000000000935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW Tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures performed on children in the United States. Since 2002, the intracapsular technique has been studied as a safer and less painful alternative to total tonsillectomy. Concerns have been raised, however, as to the potential for regrowth and long-term outcomes regarding this technique. RECENT FINDINGS Studies support the use of intracapsular tonsillectomy in the management of sleep disordered breathing, including in syndromic populations, as well as for tonsillitis. In addition, safety profiles continue to be improved over that of extracapsular dissection. While the incidence of regrowth ranges depending on the study and duration of follow up, it remains acceptably low. The most consistent independent risk factor for revision surgery includes young age. SUMMARY While total tonsillectomy is more thoroughly studied historically, an important absence in the literature is a definitive superiority over the intracapsular technique. With continued high-level studies, as well as additional examination of long-term outcomes, we should continue to see greater acceptance of intracapsular tonsillectomy as a standard of practice in a vulnerable population.
Collapse
|
5
|
Wilson JA, Fouweather T, Stocken DD, Homer T, Haighton C, Rousseau N, O'Hara J, Vale L, Wilson R, Carnell S, Wilkes S, Morrison J, Ah-See K, Carrie S, Hopkins C, Howe N, Hussain M, Lindley L, MacKenzie K, McSweeney L, Mehanna H, Raine C, Whelan RS, Sullivan F, von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff A, Teare D. Tonsillectomy compared with conservative management in patients over 16 years with recurrent sore throat: the NATTINA RCT and economic evaluation. Health Technol Assess 2023; 27:1-195. [PMID: 38204203 PMCID: PMC11017150 DOI: 10.3310/ykur3660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
Abstract
Background The place of tonsillectomy in the management of sore throat in adults remains uncertain. Objectives To establish the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of tonsillectomy, compared with conservative management, for tonsillitis in adults, and to evaluate the impact of alternative sore throat patient pathways. Design This was a multicentre, randomised controlled trial comparing tonsillectomy with conservative management. The trial included a qualitative process evaluation and an economic evaluation. Setting The study took place at 27 NHS secondary care hospitals in Great Britain. Participants A total of 453 eligible participants with recurrent sore throats were recruited to the main trial. Interventions Patients were randomised on a 1 : 1 basis between tonsil dissection and conservative management (i.e. deferred surgery) using a variable block-stratified design, stratified by (1) centre and (2) severity. Main outcome measures The primary outcome measure was the total number of sore throat days over 24 months following randomisation. The secondary outcome measures were the number of sore throat episodes and five characteristics from Sore Throat Alert Return, describing severity of the sore throat, use of medications, time away from usual activities and the Short Form questionnaire-12 items. Additional secondary outcomes were the Tonsil Outcome Inventory-14 total and subscales and Short Form questionnaire-12 items 6 monthly. Evaluation of the impact of alternative sore throat patient pathways by observation and statistical modelling of outcomes against baseline severity, as assessed by Tonsil Outcome Inventory-14 score at recruitment. The incremental cost per sore throat day avoided, the incremental cost per quality-adjusted life-year gained based on responses to the Short Form questionnaire-12 items and the incremental net benefit based on costs and responses to a contingent valuation exercise. A qualitative process evaluation examined acceptability of trial processes and ramdomised arms. Results There was a median of 27 (interquartile range 12-52) sore throats over the 24-month follow-up. A smaller number of sore throats was reported in the tonsillectomy arm [median 23 (interquartile range 11-46)] than in the conservative management arm [median 30 (interquartile range 14-65)]. On an intention-to-treat basis, there were fewer sore throats in the tonsillectomy arm (incident rate ratio 0.53, 95% confidence interval 0.43 to 0.65). Sensitivity analyses confirmed this, as did the secondary outcomes. There were 52 episodes of post-operative haemorrhage reported in 231 participants undergoing tonsillectomy (22.5%). There were 47 re-admissions following tonsillectomy (20.3%), 35 relating to haemorrhage. On average, tonsillectomy was more costly and more effective in terms of both sore throat days avoided and quality-adjusted life-years gained. Tonsillectomy had a 100% probability of being considered cost-effective if the threshold for an additional quality-adjusted life year was £20,000. Tonsillectomy had a 69% probability of having a higher net benefit than conservative management. Trial processes were deemed to be acceptable. Patients who received surgery were unanimous in reporting to be happy to have received it. Limitations The decliners who provided data tended to have higher Tonsillectomy Outcome Inventory-14 scores than those willing to be randomised implying that patients with a higher burden of tonsillitis symptoms may have declined entry into the trial. Conclusions The tonsillectomy arm had fewer sore throat days over 24 months than the conservative management arm, and had a high probability of being considered cost-effective over the ranges considered. Further work should focus on when tonsillectomy should be offered. National Trial of Tonsillectomy IN Adults has assessed the effectiveness of tonsillectomy when offered for the current UK threshold of disease burden. Further research is required to define the minimum disease burden at which tonsillectomy becomes clinically effective and cost-effective. Trial registration This trial is registered as ISRCTN55284102. Funding This award was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment programme (NIHR award ref: 12/146/06) and is published in full in Health Technology Assessment; Vol. 27, No. 31. See the NIHR Funding and Awards website for further award information.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Janet A Wilson
- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
| | - Tony Fouweather
- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
| | - Deborah D Stocken
- Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
| | - Tara Homer
- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
| | - Catherine Haighton
- Department of Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
| | - Nikki Rousseau
- Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
| | - James O'Hara
- Ear, Nose and Throat Department, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
| | - Luke Vale
- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
| | - Rebecca Wilson
- Newcastle Clinical Trials Unit, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
| | - Sonya Carnell
- Newcastle Clinical Trials Unit, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
| | - Scott Wilkes
- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, UK
| | | | - Kim Ah-See
- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, NHS Grampian, Aberdeen, UK
| | - Sean Carrie
- Ear, Nose and Throat Department, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
| | - Claire Hopkins
- Ear, Nose and Throat and Head and Neck Department, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
| | - Nicola Howe
- Newcastle Clinical Trials Unit, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
| | | | | | - Kenneth MacKenzie
- Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Glasgow, UK
| | - Lorraine McSweeney
- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
| | - Hisham Mehanna
- Institute of Head and Neck Studies and Education, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
| | - Christopher Raine
- Ear, Nose and Throat Department, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford, UK
| | - Ruby Smith Whelan
- Newcastle Clinical Trials Unit, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
| | - Frank Sullivan
- Population and Behavioural Science Division, School of Medicine, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, UK
| | | | - Dawn Teare
- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Çakıcı K, Gökdoğan O, Genç D, Günaydın B, Üçüncü H. Comparison of innate lymphoid cells from tissue and blood in chronic tonsillitis and tonsillar hypertrophy. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2023; 174:111740. [PMID: 37742461 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2023.111740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
Abstract
OBJECT Recurrent tonsillitis and tonsillar hypertrophy are two common diseases in children for which tonsillectomy is the definitive solution. The underlying causes of both diseases are not fully known. The aim of this study was to identify the predominant innate lymphoid cells in both diseases of the palatine tonsils, which are known to play an important role in the immune system. METHODS Children who underwent tonsillectomy were divided into two groups as recurrent tonsillitis and tonsillar hypertrophy according to the indication for surgery. The proportions of innate lymphoid cell (ILC) groups and IFN-gamma, IL-10 and IL-17 secreting T lymphocyte cells were determined in tonsil and blood samples obtained during surgery. Local and peripheral immune responses were evaluated. Innate immune responses and acquired immune responses were compared. RESULTS The results of our study showed that the proportions of the innate lymphoid cell 1 group (ILC1) were similar in tonsil tissue in patients with recurrent tonsillitis and tonsil hypertrophy, with no statistically significant difference. It was observed that the innate lymphoid cell 2 group (ILC2) was the predominant group in tonsil hypertrophy, the innate lymphoid cell 3 group (ILC3) was the predominant innate lymphoid cell group in recurrent tonsillitis, and the proportion of IL-17 secreting T lymphocytes in blood and tonsillar mononuclear cells was higher in recurrent tonsillitis patients than in tonsil hypertrophy patients. CONCLUSION With the results obtained, the predominant innate lymphoid cells in the pathogenesis of both diseases were identified and local and peripheral responses were compared. These findings may be a guide for possible medical treatments for both diseases in the future.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kerimcan Çakıcı
- Erciş Şehit Rıdvan Çevik State Hospital, Otolaryngology, Van, Turkey.
| | - Ozan Gökdoğan
- Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Faculty of Medicine, Otolaryngology, Mugla, Turkey
| | - Deniz Genç
- Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Muğla, Turkey
| | - Burcu Günaydın
- Department of Histology & Embryology, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Institute of Health Sciences, Muğla, Turkey
| | - Harun Üçüncü
- Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Faculty of Medicine, Otolaryngology, Mugla, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Sahin MS, Gundogdu B, Vural G, Dogantekin B. IgG4 Positivity in Chronic Tonsillitis: A New Component of IgG4-Related Disease? J Craniofac Surg 2023; 34:e806-e810. [PMID: 37643125 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000009654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) and chronic tonsillitis are both chronic fibroinflammatory diseases in which tissue atrophy is sometimes observed. In this study, the authors aimed to investigate the pathologic IgG4 positivity in tonsillectomy specimens and hypothesized to name it as a new clinical component of IgG4-RD if there is significant IgG4 positivity in chronic tonsillitis. METHODS A total of 73 patients who underwent tonsillectomy for chronic tonsillitis were included in this study. Of these, 31 patients had atrophic form chronic tonsillitis. Pathologic examinations and specific IgG4 immunohistochemical staining were performed by the same experienced pathologist in terms of IgG4-RD. RESULTS Sixty-three percent (n=46) of the cases were male, 37% (n=27) were female, their ages ranged from 3 to 51, and the mean age was 19.11±14.82. It was determined that 23.3% (n=17) of the cases participating in the study were IgG4-positive. When the pathologic grades of the cases were examined; it was observed that 13.7% (n=10) were Grade I, 65.8% (n=48) were Grade II, and 20.5% (n=15) were Grade III. A statistically significant difference was found between the pathology degrees of the cases according to the IgG4 groups ( P =0.001; P <0.01). CONCLUSION The authors concluded that as the histopathologic grades of chronic lymphoplasmacytic inflammation in tonsils specimen increase, IgG4 positivity rates also increase. Therefore, this clinical entity may be a new IgG4-related disease state in cases with chronic tonsillitis. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Murat S Sahin
- Department of Otolaryngology, Medicana Health Group Kadikoy Private Hospital
| | - Baris Gundogdu
- Department of Rheumatology, SBU Sultan Abdulhamid Han Research Hospital
| | - Gurcan Vural
- Department of Pathology, Istanbul Atlas University Medical Faculty
| | - Betul Dogantekin
- Department of Internal Medicine, SBU Sultan Abdulhamid Han Research Hospital, Kadiköy/İstanbul, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Schafer A, Worobetz N, Lukens J, Bourgeois T, Onwuka A, Elmaraghy C, Chiang T. Assessing the Relationship Between Infection Frequency and Risk of Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2023; 132:1424-1429. [PMID: 37005553 DOI: 10.1177/00034894231159328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To determine the relationship between frequency of tonsillitis and the risk of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage (PTH) in pediatric patients undergoing tonsillectomy for recurrent tonsillitis. METHODS After obtaining IRB approval from Nationwide Children's Hospital, charts for all patients who underwent a total tonsillectomy in 2017 for recurrent or chronic tonsillitis were retrospectively reviewed (n = 424). Patients were divided into 2 cohorts based on the frequency of tonsillitis prior to surgery: those meeting the 1-year criteria with 7 or more infections in the past year (n = 100), and those who did not meet criteria defined as those with fewer than 7 infections in the past year (n = 324). The primary outcome of interest was PTH. Comparison of cohorts and frequency of PTH were assessed using bivariate analyses. Kaplan-Meier curves were used to compare time to onset of hemorrhage between primary vs. secondary PTH. Generalized mixed and logistic regression models were used to evaluate risk of hemorrhage following tonsillectomy. RESULTS Among a total cohort of 424 patients undergoing tonsillectomy, 23.58% (n = 100) met criteria while 76.42% (n = 324) did not. A total of 8.73% (n = 37) patients experienced PTH. Compared to those who did not meet criteria, those who met criteria had a higher odds of developing PTH; however, this was not significant (OR: 1.42 [95% CI: 0.67, 2.98], P = .3582). Estimated probability of developing PTH for those who met criteria was 11% [95% CI: 6.19, 18.81] compared to 8.03% [95% CI: 5.52, 11.54] for those who did not meet criteria. Among all PTH cases, 5.41% (n = 2) were primary hemorrhage while 94.59% (n = 35) were secondary hemorrhage with 50% of those with secondary PTH having experienced hemorrhage within 6 days [95% CI: 5, 7] of tonsillectomy. Patients with neuromuscular conditions had significantly higher odds of PTH (OR: 4.75 [95% CI: 1.19, 18.97], P = .0276). CONCLUSION Patients who met the 1-year criteria for tonsillectomy did not have a significantly higher odds of PTH. Further research is needed to better evaluate the relationship between infection frequency and risk of PTH.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Austin Schafer
- The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
| | - Noah Worobetz
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
| | - Jordan Lukens
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
| | - Tran Bourgeois
- The Center for Surgical Outcomes Research, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
| | - Amanda Onwuka
- The Center for Surgical Outcomes Research, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
| | - Charles Elmaraghy
- The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
| | - Tendy Chiang
- The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Betz V, Boeger D, Buentzel J, Hoffmann K, Jecker P, Kaftan H, Mueller A, Radtke G, Geißler K, Guntinas-Lichius O. Effect of the German tonsillitis guideline on indication for tonsil surgery in patients with recurrent acute tonsillitis: a population-based study. Sci Rep 2023; 13:17612. [PMID: 37848528 PMCID: PMC10582004 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-44661-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
Abstract
Evidence-based indication for tonsil surgery in patients with recurrent acute tonsillitis (RAT) is an ongoing matter of debate. Since introduction of the German tonsillitis guideline in 2015, the indication criteria for tonsil surgery have become much stricter. It is unclear, if this has changed the indication policy. A retrospective population-based study was performed including all 1398 patients with RAT admitted for tonsil surgery in all Thuringian hospitals in 2011, 2015, and 2019. Changes over the years concerning patients' characteristics, number of tonsillitis episodes in the last 12 months treated with antibiotics (T12), and decision for tonsillectomy or tonsillotomy were analyzed using univariable and multivariable statistics. The surgical rates decreased from 28.56/100,000 population in 2011 to 23.57 in 2015, and to 11.60 in 2019. The relative amount of patients with ≥ 6 T12 increased from 14.1% in 2011 over 13.3% in 2015 to 35.9% in 2019. Most patients received a tonsillectomy (98% of all surgeries). Decision for tonsillotomy was seldom (1.2%). Multinomial logistic regression analysis with the year 2011 as reference showed that compared to the year 2015, the age of the patients undergoing surgery increased in 2015 (Odds ratio [OR] = 1.024; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.014-1.034; p < 0.001), and also in 2019 (OR 1.030: CI 1.017-1.043; p < 0.001). Compared to 2011, the number T12 was not higher in 2015, but in 2019 (OR 1.273; CI 1.185-1.367; p < 0.001). Stricter rules led to lower tonsil surgery rates but to a higher proportion of patients with ≥ 6 T12 before surgery. Tonsillectomy remained the dominating technique.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Valerie Betz
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
| | - Daniel Boeger
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Zentralklinikum, Suhl, Germany
| | - Jens Buentzel
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Südharz-Krankenhaus gGmbH, Nordhausen, Germany
| | - Kerstin Hoffmann
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Sophien/Hufeland-Klinikum, Weimar, Germany
| | - Peter Jecker
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Klinikum Bad Salzungen, Bad Salzungen, Germany
| | - Holger Kaftan
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Helios-Klinikum, Erfurt, Germany
| | - Andreas Mueller
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, SRH Wald-Klinikum, Gera, Germany
| | - Gerald Radtke
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Ilm-Kreis-Kliniken, Arnstadt, Germany
| | - Katharina Geißler
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
| | - Orlando Guntinas-Lichius
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany.
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Jena University Department, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany.
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Gutierrez JA, Shannon CM, Nguyen SA, Labadie RF, White DR. The Impact of Surgical Indication on Posttonsillectomy Hemorrhage: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 169:780-791. [PMID: 37003296 DOI: 10.1002/ohn.339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To investigate the impact of the surgical indication on posttonsillectomy bleed rates. DATA SOURCES PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL. REVIEW METHODS A systematic review was performed searching for articles published from the date of inception to July 6, 2022. English language articles describing posttonsillectomy hemorrhage rates in pediatric patients (age ≤ 18) stratified by indication were selected for inclusion. A meta-analysis of proportions with comparison (Δ) of weighted proportions was conducted. All studies were assessed for risk of bias. RESULTS A total of 72 articles with 173,970 patients were selected for inclusion. The most common indications were chronic/recurrent tonsillitis (CT/RT), obstructive sleep apnea/sleep-disordered breathing (OSA/SDB), and adenotonsillar hypertrophy (ATH). Posttonsillectomy hemorrhage rates for CT/RT, OSA/SDB, and ATH were 3.57%, 3.69%, and 2.72%, respectively. Patients operated on for a combination of CT/RT and OSA/SDB had a bleed rate of 5.99% which was significantly higher than those operated on for CT/RT alone (Δ2.42%, p = .0006), OSA/SDB alone (Δ2.30%, p = .0016), and ATH alone (Δ3.27%, p < .0001). Additionally, those operated on for a combination of ATH and CT/RT had a hemorrhage rate of 6.93%, significantly higher than those operated on for CT/RT alone (Δ3.36%, p = .0003), OSA/SDB alone (Δ3.01%, p = .0014), and ATH alone (Δ3.98%, p < .0001). CONCLUSION Patients operated on for multiple indications had significantly higher rates of posttonsillectomy hemorrhage than those operated on for a single surgical indication. Better documentation of patients with multiple indications would help further characterize the magnitude of the compounding effect described here.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jorge A Gutierrez
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
| | - Christian M Shannon
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
| | - Shaun A Nguyen
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
| | - Robert F Labadie
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
| | - David R White
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Schröder N, Buth J, Drexler I, Adams O, Tometten I, Seidl M, Rubbert C, Schipper J, Kristin J. Odynophagia as the first symptom of monkeypox infection. HNO 2023; 71:50-52. [PMID: 37306746 DOI: 10.1007/s00106-023-01283-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
A 50-year-old patient with confirmed monkeypox infection presented with odynophagia and nocturnal dyspnea. Clinically, there was a lesion on the tongue without any skin lesions and fibrinous plaques on the right tonsil with asymmetry of the palatoglossal arch. Due to a suggested abscess in the CT scan, a tonsillectomy à chaud was performed. By pan-orthopox-specific polymerase chain reaction (PCR) the monkeypox infection was also confirmed in the tonsil tissue. Isolated oral findings may represent a monkeypox infection and should be considered as a currently important differential diagnosis, especially for patients at risks.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nadja Schröder
- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Düsseldorf University Hospital, Düsseldorf, Germany.
- Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Duesseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, 40225, Düsseldorf, Germany.
| | - Juliane Buth
- Institute of Pathology, Düsseldorf University Hospital, Düsseldorf, Germany
| | - Ingo Drexler
- Institute of Virology, Medical Faculty, Düsseldorf University Hospital, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
| | - Ortwin Adams
- Institute of Virology, Medical Faculty, Düsseldorf University Hospital, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
| | - Inga Tometten
- Institute of Virology, Medical Faculty, Düsseldorf University Hospital, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
| | - Maximilian Seidl
- Institute of Pathology, Düsseldorf University Hospital, Düsseldorf, Germany
| | - Christian Rubbert
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Düsseldorf University Hospital, Düsseldorf, Germany
| | - Jörg Schipper
- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Düsseldorf University Hospital, Düsseldorf, Germany
| | - Julia Kristin
- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Düsseldorf University Hospital, Düsseldorf, Germany
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Guntinas-Lichius O. Tonsillectomy in adults-to do or not to do. Lancet 2023; 401:2015-2017. [PMID: 37209707 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(23)00673-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
|
13
|
Wilson JA, O'Hara J, Fouweather T, Homer T, Stocken DD, Vale L, Haighton C, Rousseau N, Wilson R, McSweeney L, Wilkes S, Morrison J, MacKenzie K, Ah-See K, Carrie S, Hopkins C, Howe N, Hussain M, Mehanna H, Raine C, Sullivan F, von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff A, Teare MD. Conservative management versus tonsillectomy in adults with recurrent acute tonsillitis in the UK (NATTINA): a multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled trial. Lancet 2023; 401:2051-2059. [PMID: 37209706 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(23)00519-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Tonsillectomy is regularly performed in adults with acute tonsillitis, but with scarce evidence. A reduction in tonsillectomies has coincided with an increase in acute adult hospitalisation for tonsillitis complications. We aimed to assess the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of conservative management versus tonsillectomy in patients with recurrent acute tonsillitis. METHODS This pragmatic multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled trial was conducted in 27 hospitals in the UK. Participants were adults aged 16 years or older who were newly referred to secondary care otolaryngology clinics with recurrent acute tonsillitis. Patients were randomly assigned (1:1) to receive tonsillectomy or conservative management using random permuted blocks of variable length. Stratification by recruiting centre and baseline symptom severity was assessed using the Tonsil Outcome Inventory-14 score (categories defined as mild 0-35, moderate 36-48, or severe 49-70). Participants in the tonsillectomy group received elective surgery to dissect the palatine tonsils within 8 weeks after random assignment and those in the conservative management group received standard non-surgical care during 24 months. The primary outcome was the number of sore throat days collected during 24 months after random assignment, reported once per week with a text message. The primary analysis was done in the intention-to-treat (ITT) population. This study is registered with the ISRCTN registry, 55284102. FINDINGS Between May 11, 2015, and April 30, 2018, 4165 participants with recurrent acute tonsillitis were assessed for eligibility and 3712 were excluded. 453 eligible participants were randomly assigned (233 in the immediate tonsillectomy group vs 220 in the conservative management group). 429 (95%) patients were included in the primary ITT analysis (224 vs 205). The median age of participants was 23 years (IQR 19-30), with 355 (78%) females and 97 (21%) males. Most participants were White (407 [90%]). Participants in the immediate tonsillectomy group had fewer days of sore throat during 24 months than those in the conservative management group (median 23 days [IQR 11-46] vs 30 days [14-65]). After adjustment for site and baseline severity, the incident rate ratio of total sore throat days in the immediate tonsillectomy group (n=224) compared with the conservative management group (n=205) was 0·53 (95% CI 0·43 to 0·65; <0·0001). 191 adverse events in 90 (39%) of 231 participants were deemed related to tonsillectomy. The most common adverse event was bleeding (54 events in 44 [19%] participants). No deaths occurred during the study. INTERPRETATION Compared with conservative management, immediate tonsillectomy is clinically effective and cost-effective in adults with recurrent acute tonsillitis. FUNDING National Institute for Health Research.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Janet A Wilson
- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
| | - James O'Hara
- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK; Ear, Nose, and Throat Department, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. james.o'
| | - Tony Fouweather
- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
| | - Tara Homer
- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
| | - Deborah D Stocken
- Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
| | - Luke Vale
- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
| | - Catherine Haighton
- Department of Social Work, Education, and Community Wellbeing, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
| | - Nikki Rousseau
- Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
| | - Rebecca Wilson
- Newcastle Clinical Trials Unit, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
| | - Lorraine McSweeney
- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
| | - Scott Wilkes
- School of Medicine Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, UK
| | | | - Kenneth MacKenzie
- Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Glasgow, UK
| | - Kim Ah-See
- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, NHS Grampian, Aberdeen, UK
| | - Sean Carrie
- Ear, Nose, and Throat Department, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
| | - Claire Hopkins
- Ear, Nose and Throat Department and Head and Neck Department, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
| | - Nicola Howe
- Newcastle Clinical Trials Unit, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
| | | | - Hisham Mehanna
- Institute of Head and Neck Studies and Education, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
| | - Christopher Raine
- Ear, Nose, and Throat Department, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford, UK
| | - Frank Sullivan
- Population and Behavioural Science Division, School of Medicine, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, UK
| | | | - M Dawn Teare
- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
吴 云, 张 楠, 王 路, 张 庆, 袁 庆, 王 鑫, 谢 慧, 吕 佳, 李 锦. [Effect of tonsillotomy on the inflammation and immune function in children with chronic tonsillitis]. Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi 2023; 37:297-301. [PMID: 36987962 PMCID: PMC10406590 DOI: 10.13201/j.issn.2096-7993.2023.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
Abstract
Objective:To investigate the changes of inflammation and immune function in children with chronic tonsillitis after tonsillotomy. Methods:Prospectively collected 60 children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) diagnosed as chronic tonsillitis with adenoids and tonsillar hypertrophy from January to June 2021. Two groups were divided, the experimental group (n=30) underwent bilateral partial tonsillectomy + adenoidectomy by hypothermia plasma ablation, and the control group (n=30) underwent adenoidectomy by using the same hypothermia plasma ablation method. The number of tonsillitis attacks before surgery and within one year after surgery was recorded, and the serum immunoglobulin IgM, IgG, IgA, complement C3 and complement C4 levels before operation, one month and three months after operation were measured. Results:The number of tonsillitis attacks in the experimental group and the control group at one year after surgery was lower than that before surgery(P<0.05); The number of inflammatory attacks in the experimental group was (0.50±0.63) times/year, which was lower than that of (1.33±0.80) times/year in the control group. There was no significant difference in the five immunization results of the two groups at one month and three months after operation compared with before operation, and there was also no significant difference between the experimental and the control groups. Conclusion:Partial tonsillectomy can be applied to children with chronic tonsillitis, which can effectively reduce the number of tonsillitis attacks and has no effect on the immune function of children.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- 云文 吴
- 深圳大学总医院 深圳大学临床医学科学院耳鼻咽喉头颈外科(广东深圳,518055)Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen University Clinical Medical Academy, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
| | - 楠楠 张
- 深圳大学总医院 深圳大学临床医学科学院耳鼻咽喉头颈外科(广东深圳,518055)Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen University Clinical Medical Academy, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
| | - 路 王
- 深圳大学总医院 深圳大学临床医学科学院耳鼻咽喉头颈外科(广东深圳,518055)Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen University Clinical Medical Academy, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
| | - 庆丰 张
- 深圳大学总医院 深圳大学临床医学科学院耳鼻咽喉头颈外科(广东深圳,518055)Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen University Clinical Medical Academy, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
| | - 庆 袁
- 深圳大学总医院 深圳大学临床医学科学院耳鼻咽喉头颈外科(广东深圳,518055)Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen University Clinical Medical Academy, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
| | - 鑫 王
- 深圳大学总医院 深圳大学临床医学科学院耳鼻咽喉头颈外科(广东深圳,518055)Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen University Clinical Medical Academy, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
| | - 慧芬 谢
- 深圳大学总医院 深圳大学临床医学科学院耳鼻咽喉头颈外科(广东深圳,518055)Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen University Clinical Medical Academy, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
| | - 佳牧 吕
- 深圳大学总医院 深圳大学临床医学科学院耳鼻咽喉头颈外科(广东深圳,518055)Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen University Clinical Medical Academy, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
| | - 锦恩 李
- 深圳大学总医院 深圳大学临床医学科学院耳鼻咽喉头颈外科(广东深圳,518055)Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen University Clinical Medical Academy, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Shrestha D, Bista M. Association Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Recurrent Tonsillitis. J Nepal Health Res Counc 2023; 20:731-733. [PMID: 36974865 DOI: 10.33314/jnhrc.v20i3.4223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Tonsillitis is defined as an inflammation of the tonsils characterized by signs of tonsillar erythema and exudates and recurrent tonsillitis is at least 7 episodes of acute tonsillitis in a year, or a minimum of 5 episodes in a year for 2 consecutive years, or at least 3 episodes in a year for 3 consecutive years. There are many research that have hypothesized the association of low level of Vitamin D and recurrent attacks of acute tonsillitis. METHODS A single centre prospective, cross sectional analytical study was conducted from 2021 June to 2022 March in Department of ENT and Head and Neck surgery in Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital. The study participants were recruited from ENT Head and Neck OPD and the data on number of episodes of recurrent attacks of tonsillitis and serum level of Vitamin D were collected. RESULTS 78.8% of patients with tonsillitis had low level of serum Vitamin D (less than 30ng/ml) and 21.2% had optimal level of serum Vitamin D (more than 30ng/ml). The incidence of recurrent tonsillitis was 40.9% in patients with low level of Vitamin D where as the incidence of recurrent tonsillitis was 18.1% in patients with optimal level of Vitamin D. CONCLUSIONS The low serum level of Vitamin D was found to be associated with recurrent episodes of tonsillitis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Diva Shrestha
- Department of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital
| | - Meera Bista
- Department of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Yadav D, Dangol B, Shrestha N, Pandit S, Nepal A. Post-tonsillectomy Hemorrhage in Patients Receiving Ketorolac Analgesic. Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ) 2023; 21:3-6. [PMID: 37800417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
Abstract
Background Ketorolac, the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, is thought to have less sedation as well as postoperative nausea and vomiting in comparison to opioids, but with higher risk of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage as reported in some of the literatures. There is no consensus till date in the use of ketorolac in the management of pain following tonsil and adenoid related surgeries. Objective To find out the incidence of hemorrhage following tonsil and adenoid related surgeries in patients receiving ketorolac in postoperative period. Method This is a retrospective chart review of patients undergoing tonsil and adenoid related surgeries who had received ketorolac during April, 2013 to May, 2019 at department of ENT-HNS, Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS), Lalitpur, Nepal. Post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage rate was calculated in pediatric and adult patients. Result During the study period, 103 patients (male - 50 and female - 53) received ketorolac in postoperative period. Tonsillectomy and adenotonsillectomy were performed in 71and 32 patients respectively. Forty-five patients were < 18 years whereas 58 were ≥ 18 years. Most common indication for surgery was recurrent tonsillitis (66/103) followed by adenotonsillar hypertrophy (31/103). Post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage was observed in 15 patients; among them, four out 45 were < 18 years and 11 out of 58 ≥ 18 years. All five patients out of 15, who required surgical intervention for post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage, were ≥ 18 years and were operated for recurrent tonsillitis. Rest of the patients (10/15) were managed conservatively. None of the patients required blood transfusion. Conclusion Ketorolac is not associated with increased risk of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage in children and can safely be administered. Whereas in adults, recurrent tonsillitis being the most common indication for tonsillectomy, it should be used cautiously.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- D Yadav
- Department of ENT-HNS, Patan Hospital, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lagankhel, Lalitpur, Nepal
| | - B Dangol
- Department of ENT-HNS, Patan Hospital, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lagankhel, Lalitpur, Nepal
| | - N Shrestha
- Department of ENT-HNS, Patan Hospital, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lagankhel, Lalitpur, Nepal
| | - S Pandit
- Consultant Radiation Oncologist, Kathmandu Cancer Center, Tathali, Nala Road, Bhaktapur, Nepal
| | - A Nepal
- Department of ENT-HNS, Patan Hospital, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lagankhel, Lalitpur, Nepal
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Ryabova MA, Ulupov MY, Shumilova NA, Kolesnikova OM, Legkova YV. [Comparison of pain after laser and traditional extracapsular tonsillectomy]. Vestn Otorinolaringol 2023; 88:38-43. [PMID: 37184553 DOI: 10.17116/otorino20228802138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To compare the pain during the postoperative period after the extracapsular tonsillectomy, performed with the 1.94 µm laser and cold steel tonsillectomy. MATERIAL AND METHODS Sixty patients with chronic decompensated tonsillitis were enrolled in the study. Patients were randomized into two groups: the first one was subjected to cold steel tonsillectomy; in the second group tonsillectomy was done using a laser with 1.94 µm wavelength at pulsed mode. Patients' anamnesis was evaluated (the presence of signs of a toxic-allergic form of the disease, peritonsillar abscesses, the duration of the disease and the frequency of exacerbations of tonsillitis per year). In the postoperative period patients filled out questionnaires: the severity of pain was assessed for 10 days in points from 0 to 10, and painkiller use frequency per day. RESULTS Statistical analysis revealed that the pain after tonsillectomy depends on the presence of peritonsillar abscesses in the anamnesis. In patients with abscesses, the pain and the need for anesthesia are significantly lower with the laser technique compared with cold steel. The tonsillectomy technique does not affect the risk of postoperative bleeding (in both groups - 1/30). CONCLUSION The postoperative period after extracapsular laser tonsillectomy is characterized by significantly less pain than traditional tonsillectomy with cold instruments in patients with a history of peritonsillar abscess. Laser tonsillectomy does not have an increased risk of bleeding compared to traditional tonsillectomy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- M A Ryabova
- Pavlov First St. Petersburg State Medical University, St. Petersburg, Russia
| | - M Yu Ulupov
- Pavlov First St. Petersburg State Medical University, St. Petersburg, Russia
| | - N A Shumilova
- Pavlov First St. Petersburg State Medical University, St. Petersburg, Russia
| | - O M Kolesnikova
- Pavlov First St. Petersburg State Medical University, St. Petersburg, Russia
| | - Yu V Legkova
- Pavlov First St. Petersburg State Medical University, St. Petersburg, Russia
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Puttasiddaiah PM, Morris S, Costello RC, Whittet HB. Paediatric quality-of-life following adenotonsillectomy: an evaluation of T14 paediatric throat disorder quality-of-life outcomes according to operative indication. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2023; 105:68-71. [PMID: 35446710 PMCID: PMC9891077 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2022.0011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Adenotonsillectomy is the most common surgical intervention for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) or recurrent tonsillitis. The Paediatric Throat Disorder Quality of Life Outcome (T14) questionnaire is a validated tool completed by parents to compare the outcome of surgery by measuring the pre- and postoperative scores. This study was undertaken to evaluate the quality-of-life outcome in children undergoing surgical intervention for recurrent tonsillitis and/or OSA. METHODS This was a prospective, uncontrolled study of 117 children who underwent adenotonsillectomy and tonsillectomy at a single tertiary ear, nose and throat department. An analysis of pre- and postoperative T14 paediatric throat disorder quality-of-life outcomes was undertaken at 12 months. RESULTS Of the 117 children, 105 were included in the study sample; 75 with recurrent tonsillitis, 8 with OSA and 22 with both tonsillitis and OSA. All children had an improved T14 score postoperatively. The greatest change in pre- and postoperative T14 score was observed in the tonsillitis and OSA combined group (mean change -29.36, p<0.001). However, an improvement in T14 score was also noted in the tonsilitis (-24.453, p<0.001) and OSA groups (-14.25, p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS This study found a statistically significant improvement in the T14 quality-of-life score at 12 months postoperatively in children undergoing adenotonsillectomy. This demonstrates improved parental perception of their child's symptoms for all operative indications of adenotonsillectomy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - S Morris
- Swansea Bay University Health Board, UK
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
19
|
Johnston J, Wagner Mackenzie B, Biswas K, Waldvogel-Thurlow S, Clark ST, Radcliff F, Mahadevan M, Douglas RG. The Effect of Amoxicillin with Clavulanate on the Microbiota of Tonsillar Tissue in Disease: a Randomized Control Trial. Microbiol Spectr 2022; 10:e0123922. [PMID: 36318025 PMCID: PMC9769914 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.01239-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Despite antibiotics being the primary medical treatment for recurrent tonsillitis, the impact of antibiotics on the tonsillar microbiome is not well understood. This study aimed to determine the effect of amoxicillin with clavulanate on the composition and quantity of bacteria in the tonsils of children with recurrent tonsillitis. A multicenter randomized clinical trial in Auckland, New Zealand was undertaken between August 1, 2017, and June 30, 2018. Sixty children undergoing tonsillectomy for the indication of recurrent tonsillitis were recruited for this study. Following random allocation, 30 participants were prescribed amoxicillin with clavulanate for the week before surgery. The remaining 30 received no antibiotics. Immediately following surgery, the crypts of the right and left tonsils were swabbed. Bacterial 16S rRNA gene-targeted amplicon sequencing and histological techniques were utilized. In the control group, there were significantly higher relative abundances of Haemophilus, Streptococcus, Neisseria, and Porphyromonas. Members from the genera Fusobacterium and Treponema were found to be significantly more abundant in the antibiotic group. There were no significant differences in the absolute quantities of bacteria between the groups. Microscopic examination found fewer bacterial microcolonies present in the tonsillar crypts of participants in the antibiotic group. Streptococcus pyogenes was not present in these bacterial microcolonies. These results suggest that a single course of antibiotics has a significant impact on the tonsil microbiota composition. The duration of this effect and the effect that the altered microbiome has on the course of the condition need to be determined. IMPORTANCE Several studies have identified the presence of multiple pathogenic bacteria in hyperplastic adenoids and palatine tonsils. However, there are currently no studies that utilize this technology to investigate the effect of oral antibiotics in children with recurrent tonsillitis on the tonsillar microbiome. This is the first study to investigate the effect of antibiotics on the microbiome of tonsillar tissue in children with recurrent tonsillitis using molecular techniques. This study has shown that participants who received amoxicillin with clavulanate immediately before tonsillectomy had a significantly reduced number of bacterial taxa commonly associated with recurrent tonsillitis, as well as the number of bacterial microcolonies observed in the tonsillar crypts. This novel finding suggests that either the effect of antibiotics is not sustained or that they are not an effective treatment for recurrent tonsillitis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- James Johnston
- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
| | | | - Kristi Biswas
- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
| | | | - Sita Tarini Clark
- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
| | - Fiona Radcliff
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Pathology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
| | - Murali Mahadevan
- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
| | | |
Collapse
|
20
|
Sizer B, Deveci E, Demir S, Yorgancilar AE. Weber's gland immune/histopathology in pediatric recurrent tonsillitis and obstructive tonsillar hypertrophy cases. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2022; 26:7443-7453. [PMID: 36314314 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202210_30013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Recurrent tonsillitis and obstructive tonsillar hypertrophy are very common in childhood and constitute the two major causes of tonsillectomy in this age group. There is no study in the literature on the immune/histopathological changes in the recurrent and obstructive tonsillar hypertrophy of Weber's glands. In this study, we aimed to histopathologically and immunohistochemically examine the Weber's glands of pediatric patients with recurrent. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 63 patients, with 31 patients aged 6-9 who had surgery for recurrent tonsillitis, and 32 patients aged 6-11 years who had surgery for obstructive tonsillar hypertrophy, were included in the study. The removed Weber's glands were included in the obstructive tonsillar hypertrophy or recurrent tonsillitis group according to the patient's clinical diagnosis. All specimens were coded with a numbering method, where only the surgeon knew which patient was in which group. All specimens were evaluated in the same histology center and by the same histologist, unaware of the clinical diagnosis of the patients (blind). RESULTS The comparison of Weber's gland immunohistochemical parameter scores of the groups revealed that the scores of the RT group were significantly higher for all three parameters (VEGF: t=6.777; p<0.001), (EGFR: t=4.386; p<0.001), (IL-6: t=5.072; p<0.001). The comparison of the groups in terms of inflammation, basement membrane thickening, myoepithelial cell and glycoprotein accumulation revealed significantly higher Weber's gland evaluation scores in the RT group for all four parameters. (inflammation: t=7.794; p<0.001), (basement membrane thickening: t=6.582; p<0.001), [myoepithelial cell: t=3.693; p<0.001), (glycoprotein accumulation: t=5.287; p<0.001)]. CONCLUSIONS Histopathological and immunohistochemical examination of Weber's gland in pediatric recurrent tonsillitis and obstructive tonsillar hypertrophy cases revealed inflammatory changes in both disease groups. As expected, inflammatory manifestations were more common in the recurrent tonsillitis group. Besides, inflammatory changes detected in Weber's glands of obstructive tonsillar hypertrophy cases without a history of tonsillitis may contribute to the Weber's gland hypothesis, which attempts to explain the etiology of peritonsillar abscess.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- B Sizer
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Arel University, Istanbul, Turkey.
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
21
|
Piitulainen JM, Uusitalo T, Sjöblom HM, Ivaska LE, Jegoroff H, Kauko T, Kokki H, Kytö E, Mansikka I, Ylikoski J, Jero J. Intracapsular tonsillectomy in the treatment of recurrent and chronic tonsillitis in adults: a protocol of a prospective, single-blinded, randomised study with a 5-year follow-up (the FINITE trial). BMJ Open 2022; 12:e062722. [PMID: 36104143 PMCID: PMC9476145 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-062722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION The standard surgical treatment for recurrent or chronic tonsillitis is extracapsular tonsillectomy. Recent studies show that intracapsular tonsillectomy has the potential to reduce the postoperative morbidity of patients undergoing tonsil surgery. The Finnish Intracapsular Tonsillectomy (FINITE) trial aims to provide level I evidence to support the hypothesis that the recovery time from tonsil surgery can be reduced with intracapsular tonsillectomy. Additionally, from this trial, major benefits in quality of life, reduction of postoperative complications, treatment costs and throat symptoms might be gained. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The FINITE trial is a prospective, randomised, controlled, patient-blinded, three-arm clinical trial. It is designed to compare three different surgical methods being extracapsular monopolar tonsillectomy versus intracapsular microdebrider tonsillectomy versus intracapsular coblation tonsillectomy in the treatment of adult patients (16-65 years) suffering from recurrent or chronic tonsillitis. The study started in September 2019, and patients will be enrolled until a maximum of 200 patients are randomised. Currently, we are in the middle of the study with 125 patients enrolled as of 28 February 2022 and data collection is scheduled to be completed totally by December 2027. The primary endpoint of the study will be the recovery time from surgery. Secondary endpoints will be the postoperative pain scores and the use of analgesics during the first 3 weeks of recovery, postoperative haemorrhage, quality of life, tonsillar remnants, need for revision surgery, throat symptoms, treatment costs and sick leave. A follow-up by a questionnaire at 1-21 days and at 1, 6, 24 and 60 months will be conducted with a follow-up visit at the 6-month time point. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval was obtained from the Medical Ethics Committee of the Hospital District of Southwest Finland (reference number 29/1801/2019). Results will be made publicly available in peer-reviewed scientific journals. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT03654742.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jaakko Matias Piitulainen
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
- Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
| | - Tapani Uusitalo
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
- Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
| | - Henrik M Sjöblom
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
- Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
| | - Lotta E Ivaska
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
- Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
| | - Henri Jegoroff
- Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
| | - Tommi Kauko
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
| | - Hannu Kokki
- School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu, Finland
| | - Eero Kytö
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
- Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
| | - Iisa Mansikka
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
- Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
| | - Jenni Ylikoski
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
- Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
| | - Jussi Jero
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Stalfors J, Ovesen T, Bertelsen JB, Bugten V, Wennberg S, Sunnergren O. Comparison of clinical practice of tonsil surgery from quality register data from Sweden and Norway and one clinic in Denmark. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e056551. [PMID: 35477880 PMCID: PMC9047789 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVES To compare the application of indications, demographics, surgical and haemostatic techniques in tonsil surgery in three countries. DESIGN Non-randomised, prospective, observational cohort. SETTING All patients registered in the National Tonsil Surgery Quality Registers in Sweden, Norway and West Jutland, Denmark. PARTICIPANTS Data were retrieved from 2017 to 2019; registered surgeries: Sweden: 20 833; Norway: 10 294 and West Jutland, Denmark: 505. RESULTS Tonsil surgery for obstruction was twice as common in Sweden (62.2%) compared with Norway (31%) and Denmark (27.7%). Recurrent tonsillitis was registered twice as frequently in Norway (35.7%) and Denmark (39%) compared with Sweden (16.7%). Chronic tonsillitis was registered more frequently in Norway (29.8%) than in Sweden (13.8%) and Denmark (12.7%). Day surgery (>76%) was comparable. The higher frequency of obstruction in Sweden affected age and gender distributions: Sweden (7 years, 50.4% boys), Norway (17 y, 42.1%) and Denmark (19 y, 38.4%). For obstructive disorders, tonsillotomy with adenoidectomy was used in a majority of Swedish children (72%), whereas tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy dominated in Norway (53.5%) and Denmark (57.9%). Cold steel was the technique of choice for tonsillectomy in all three countries. For tonsillotomy, hot dissection techniques dominated in all countries. Disparities were observed with regard to haemostatic techniques. Bipolar diathermy was commonly used in all countries. Monopolar diathermy was practically only used in Sweden. Infiltration with epinephrine in the tonsillar bed was registered in Sweden and Norway but not at all in Denmark. Combined cold surgical and cold haemostatic techniques were more commonly used in Sweden (22.7%) than in Norway (10.4%) and Denmark (6.2%). CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates disparities among the Nordic countries in tonsil surgery in terms of indications plus surgical and haemostatic techniques. Increased coverage and further monitoring of outcomes is needed to identify best practices and ideal guidelines for improved care.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Joacim Stalfors
- Department of Otolaryngology, Sahlgrenska Academy, Goteborg, Sweden
| | - Therese Ovesen
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus Universitet, Aarhus, Denmark
| | | | - Vegard Bugten
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, St Olavs Hospital Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
| | - Siri Wennberg
- Department of Medical Quality Registries, St Olavs Hospital Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway
| | - Ola Sunnergren
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Linköpings universitet Hälsouniversitetet, Linkoping, Sweden
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Region Jönköping County, Jonkoping, Sweden
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Hackenberg B, Büttner M, Schöndorf M, Strieth S, Schramm W, Matthias C, Gouveris H. Quality of Life Assessment for Tonsillar Infections and Their Treatment. Medicina (B Aires) 2022; 58:medicina58050589. [PMID: 35630006 PMCID: PMC9145041 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58050589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Tonsillar infections are a common reason to see a physician and lead to a reduction in the patients’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL). HRQoL may be an important criterion in decision science and should be taken into account when deciding when to perform tonsillectomy, especially for chronic tonsillitis. The aim of this study was to determine the health utility for different states of tonsillar infections. Materials and Methods: Hospitalized patients with acute tonsillitis or a peritonsillar abscess were asked about their HRQoL with the 15D questionnaire. Patients who had undergone tonsillectomy were reassessed six months postoperatively. Results: In total, 65 patients participated in the study. The health states of acute tonsillitis and peritonsillar abscess had both a utility of 0.72. Six months after tonsillectomy, the mean health utility was 0.95. Conclusions: Our study confirms a substantial reduction in utility due to tonsillar infections. Tonsillectomy significantly improves the utility and therefore HRQoL six months after surgery.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Berit Hackenberg
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Mainz, 55131 Mainz, Germany; (M.S.); (C.M.); (H.G.)
- Correspondence:
| | - Matthias Büttner
- Institute of Medical Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics (IMBEI), University Medical Center Mainz, 55131 Mainz, Germany;
| | - Michelle Schöndorf
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Mainz, 55131 Mainz, Germany; (M.S.); (C.M.); (H.G.)
| | - Sebastian Strieth
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Medical Center Bonn (UKB), 53127 Bonn, Germany;
| | - Wendelin Schramm
- GECKO Institute for Medicine, Informatics and Economics, Heilbronn University, 74081 Heilbronn, Germany;
| | - Christoph Matthias
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Mainz, 55131 Mainz, Germany; (M.S.); (C.M.); (H.G.)
| | - Haralampos Gouveris
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Mainz, 55131 Mainz, Germany; (M.S.); (C.M.); (H.G.)
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
Mateus T, Seppanen EJ, de Gier C, Clark S, Coates H, Vijayasekaran S, Prosser K, Wiertsema SP, Fuery A, Kirkham LAS, Richmond PC, Thornton RB. Sleep Disordered Breathing and Recurrent Tonsillitis Are Associated With Polymicrobial Bacterial Biofilm Infections Suggesting a Role for Anti-Biofilm Therapies. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2022; 12:831887. [PMID: 35295756 PMCID: PMC8918577 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.831887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
BackgroundThe underlying pathogenesis of pediatric obstructive sleep disordered breathing (SDB) and recurrent tonsillitis (RT) are poorly understood but need to be elucidated to develop less invasive treatment and prevention strategies.MethodsChildren aged between 1- and 16-years undergoing adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy for SDB (n=40), RT alone (n=18), or both SDB and RT (SDB+RT) (n=17) were recruited with age-matched healthy controls (n=33). Total bacterial load and species-specific densities of nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi), Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Moraxella catarrhalis were measured by qPCR in nasopharyngeal swabs, oropharyngeal swabs, adenoid and tonsillar tissue from children with SDB, SDB+RT and RT, and in naso- and oro- pharyngeal swabs from healthy children. A subset of tonsil biopsies were examined for biofilms using 16S rRNA FISH (n=3/group).ResultsThe 5 bacterial species were detected in naso- and oro- pharyngeal samples from all children. These species were frequently detected in adenotonsillar tissue (except S. aureus, which was absent in adenoids) from children with SDB, SDB+RT and RT. NTHi and S. aureus were observed in tonsils from 66.7-88.2% and 33.3-58.8% of children respectively. Similar total and species-specific bacterial densities were observed in adenotonsillar tissue from children with SDB, SDB+RT or RT. Nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs were more likely to have multiple bacterial species co-detected than adenotonsillar tissue where one or two targeted species predominated. Polymicrobial biofilms and intracellular bacteria were observed in tonsils from children with adenotonsillar disease.ConclusionsAntimicrobials, particularly anti-biofilm therapies, may be a strategy for managing children with SDB.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tulia Mateus
- School of Medicine, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
- Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA, Australia
| | - Elke J. Seppanen
- Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA, Australia
| | - Camilla de Gier
- School of Medicine, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
- Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA, Australia
| | - Sharon Clark
- School of Medicine, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
- Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA, Australia
| | - Harvey Coates
- School of Medicine, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
- Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA, Australia
| | - Shyan Vijayasekaran
- School of Medicine, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
- Perth Children’s Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia
| | | | - Selma P. Wiertsema
- School of Medicine, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
| | - Angela Fuery
- Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA, Australia
| | - Lea-Ann S. Kirkham
- Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA, Australia
- Centre for Child Health Research, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
| | - Peter C. Richmond
- School of Medicine, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
- Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA, Australia
- Perth Children’s Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia
- Centre for Child Health Research, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
| | - Ruth B. Thornton
- Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA, Australia
- Centre for Child Health Research, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
- *Correspondence: Ruth B. Thornton,
| |
Collapse
|
25
|
Abstract
At the moment, all over the world there are a large number of various methods of surgical treatment of chronic tonsillitis. In particular: classical tonsillectomy, cryosurgical method for removing the palatine tonsils, shaver tonsillectomy, monopolar and bipolar tonsillectomy, tonsillectomy with an ultrasonic scalpel, bipolar dissection using cutting instruments, laser tonsillectomy, coldablation. This article analyzes the existing methods, describes the fundamental technique for their implementation, as well as their advantages and disadvantages. Given the abundance of various surgical approaches to the treatment of chronic tonsillitis, there is a need for studies aimed at comparative study of their clinical and microbiological efficacy, including the postoperative period.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- V T Palchun
- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
- Sverzhevsky Research Clinical Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Moscow, Russia
| | - A I Kryukov
- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
- Sverzhevsky Research Clinical Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Moscow, Russia
| | - A V Gurov
- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
- Sverzhevsky Research Clinical Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Moscow, Russia
| | - A A Kelemetov
- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
| | - A G Ermolaev
- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
| | - D L Muratov
- Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
- Sverzhevsky Research Clinical Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Moscow, Russia
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
Tang G, Liao C, Tian L, Li S, Liang F, Wang D, Liu T, Zhang R, Zhang L, Liu H, Li D. Effectiveness of Low-temperature plasma tonsillectomy for chronic tonsillitis. A protocol of systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Ital Chir 2022; 92:280-285. [PMID: 36052458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
AIM Recurrent episodes of chronic tonsillitis (CT) can affect a patient's quality of life, physical and mental health. Clinicians often perform surgeries to remove them. Traditional surgical methods are varied, despite their advantages. However, this remains controversial. This study aimed to examine both the safety and efficacy of low-temperature plasma tonsillectomy (LTPT) in treatment of chronic tonsillitis, which may provide a substitute for clinicians and compensate for the short supply of therapeutic procedures. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This protocol is guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic. REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS Protocols (PRISMA-P) and by the Cochrane Collaboration Handbook. We will formulate strict inclusion and exclusion criteria in English databases (PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science) and search literature in different clinical registration platforms (Cochrane Library). The including articles were evaluated by the Cochrane RCT evaluation criteria. The primary main endpoints will include the duration of operation, blood loss during surgery, time of formation and exfoliation of the pseudomembrane, average pain and duration post-operation, and time for normal diet. The Secondary endpoints will include complications of postoperative bleeding and infection. Stata 15.0 will be used for data analysis. Subgroup analysis, sensitivity analysis, and meta-regression were used to detect the sources of heterogeneity. Begg's Test will quantitatively detect publication bias quantitatively. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The results of this meta-analysis and meta-regression will be disseminated through publication in a peer-reviewed journal. The data used in this meta-analysis will not contain individual patient data; therefore, ethical approval is not required. KEY WORDS Chronic tonsillitis, Low-temperature plasma tonsillectomy, Meta-analysis, Protocol, Systematic review.
Collapse
|
27
|
Quraishi N, Ray M, Srivastava R, Ray J, Quraishi MS. A multicentre retrospective cohort study on COVID-19-related physical interventions and adult hospital admissions for ENT infections. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2021; 279:2671-2678. [PMID: 34807284 PMCID: PMC8607061 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-021-07180-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
Purpose To report changes in adult hospital admission rates for acute ENT infections following the introduction of COVID-19-related physical interventions such as hand washing, use of face masks and social distancing of 2-m in the United Kingdom. Methods Retrospective cohort study comparing adult admissions with acute tonsillitis, peritonsillar abscess, epiglottitis, glandular fever, peri-orbital cellulitis, acute otitis media, acute mastoiditis, retropharyngeal abscess and parapharyngeal abscess in the 1-year period after the introduction of COVID-related physical interventions (2020–2021) with a 1-year period before this (2019–2020) in three UK secondary care ENT departments. Results In total, there were significantly fewer admissions for ENT infections (n = 1073, 57.56%, p < 0.001; RR 2.36, 95% CI [2.17, 2.56]) in the 2020–2021 period than in the 2019–2020 period. There were significant reductions in admissions for tonsillitis (64.4%; p < 0.001), peritonsillar abscess (60.68%; p < 0.001), epiglottitis (66.67%; p < 0.001), glandular fever (38.79%; p = 0.001), acute otitis media (26.85%; p = 0.01) and retropharyngeal and/or parapharyngeal abscesses (45.45%; p = 0.04). Conclusion Our study demonstrates a sizeable reduction in adult admissions for ENT infections since the introduction of COVID-19-related physical interventions. There is evidence to support the use of physical interventions in the prevention of viral transmission of respiratory disease. Preventing ENT infections requiring admission through simple physical interventions could be of great benefit to the quality of life of patients and economical benefit to healthcare systems.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | | | - Jaydip Ray
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield, UK
| | | |
Collapse
|
28
|
Laajala A, Tokola P, Autio TJ, Koskenkorva T, Tastula M, Ohtonen P, Läärä E, Alho OP. 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. Trials 2021; 22:617. [PMID: 34526073 PMCID: PMC8441038 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-021-05539-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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 pathological palatal lymphoid tissue alleviates the symptoms and enhances the QoL. Whether this is true with total or partial tonsillar resection (tonsillectomy (TE) and tonsillotomy (TT), respectively) has not been reported in a randomised trial yet. METHODS We conduct a multicentre, partly blinded, randomised, 6-month, parallel-group clinical study including 285 adult participants referred to surgical treatment for chronic or recurrent tonsillitis. The participants will either have TE, TT or watchful waiting (WW). The primary outcome will be the difference between the mean disease-specific Tonsillectomy Outcome Inventory-14 (QoL questionnaire) scores at 6 months. Comparison is made firstly between the combined TE+TT and WW groups (superiority analysis), and secondly between the TE and TT groups (non-inferiority analysis). DISCUSSION This study will add significant new information to the effects and harms of TE and TT procedures in the treatment of adults with chronic or recurrent tonsillitis. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04657549.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Aleksi Laajala
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Oulu University Hospital, P.O. Box 5000, FIN-90014, Oulu, Finland.
- PEDEGO Research Unit, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
- Medical Research Center Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
| | - Paulus Tokola
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Oulu University Hospital, P.O. Box 5000, FIN-90014, Oulu, Finland
- PEDEGO Research Unit, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- Medical Research Center Oulu, Oulu, Finland
| | - Timo J Autio
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Oulu University Hospital, P.O. Box 5000, FIN-90014, Oulu, Finland
- PEDEGO Research Unit, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- Medical Research Center Oulu, Oulu, Finland
| | - Timo Koskenkorva
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Oulu University Hospital, P.O. Box 5000, FIN-90014, Oulu, Finland
- PEDEGO Research Unit, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- Medical Research Center Oulu, Oulu, Finland
| | - Mikko Tastula
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Oulu University Hospital, P.O. Box 5000, FIN-90014, Oulu, Finland
- PEDEGO Research Unit, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- Medical Research Center Oulu, Oulu, Finland
| | - Pasi Ohtonen
- Division of Operative Care, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland
| | - Esa Läärä
- Research Unit of Mathematical Sciences, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
| | - Olli-Pekka Alho
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Oulu University Hospital, P.O. Box 5000, FIN-90014, Oulu, Finland
- PEDEGO Research Unit, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- Medical Research Center Oulu, Oulu, Finland
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
Seethaler A, Stenner M, McNally A, Rudack C, Roth J, Vogl T, Spiekermann C. IL-8 and IFN-γ as Preoperative Predictors of the Outcome of Tonsillectomy. Ear Nose Throat J 2021; 100:822S-827S. [PMID: 32182134 DOI: 10.1177/0145561320910682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Tonsillectomy (TE) and tonsillotomy (TO) due to recurrent episodes of acute tonsillitis (RAT) belong to the most frequent surgical procedures. However, an adequate objective marker predicting the outcome of TE/TO preoperatively is missing. METHODS Patients with RAT who underwent TE/TO (n = 31) were included in this pilot study. A panel of cytokines and chemokines in serum and saliva were determined preoperatively. Health-related quality of life was assessed pre- and postoperatively by the Tonsillectomy Outcome Inventory-14. RESULTS Health-related quality of life improved significantly after surgery. Increased serum levels of interleukin-8 (IL-8) and interferon gamma (IFN-γ) are associated with a less successful outcome. No correlation between the number of acute tonsillitis episodes and the health-related quality of life after TE or TO could be observed. CONCLUSIONS Tonsillectomy and TO improve health-related quality of life independently from the number of past acute tonsillitis episodes. Interleukin-8 and IFN-γ in serum may serve as promising markers, predicting the benefit of TE or TO for patients preoperatively.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Alicia Seethaler
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 155983University Hospital Münster, Germany
| | - Markus Stenner
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 155983University Hospital Münster, Germany
| | - Annika McNally
- Institute of Immunology, 155983University Hospital Münster, Germany
| | - Claudia Rudack
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 155983University Hospital Münster, Germany
| | - Johannes Roth
- Institute of Immunology, 155983University Hospital Münster, Germany
| | - Thomas Vogl
- Institute of Immunology, 155983University Hospital Münster, Germany
| | - Christoph Spiekermann
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 155983University Hospital Münster, Germany
- Institute of Immunology, 155983University Hospital Münster, Germany
| |
Collapse
|
30
|
Guntinas-Lichius O, Geißler K, Asendorf T, Tostmann R, Löhler J. Tonsillectomy versus tonsillotomy for recurrent acute tonsillitis in children and adults (TOTO): study protocol for a randomized non-inferiority trial. Trials 2021; 22:479. [PMID: 34294123 PMCID: PMC8296750 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-021-05434-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Tonsillectomy is one of the most frequently performed surgeries in children and young adults worldwide. For decades, tonsillectomy was the surgical treatment of choice for recurrent acute tonsillitis. Tonsillotomy was used in some countries as an alternative to tonsillectomy only for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in young children. In recent years, an increase of tonsillotomy also to treat recurrent acute tonsillitis can be observed. Therefore, the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) was commissioned by the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) to investigate whether tonsillotomy offers advantages compared to tonsillectomy. The meta-analysis of the IQWiG including studies until 2016 revealed that the long-term benefits and harms of tonsillotomy compared to tonsillectomy are unclear. Consequently, the G-BA performed a European call for a clinical trial. A consortium of the German Professional Association of ENT-surgeons (BVHNO), the German Society of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (DGHNO-KHC), and the Jena University Hospital were finally selected to perform the TOTO study. METHODS TOTO is a multicenter, 1:1 two-arm, randomized non-blinded non-inferiority trial. Four hundred fifty-four patients ≥ 3 years of age will be randomly allocated to undergo either tonsillotomy or tonsillectomy as surgical treatment of recurrent acute tonsillitis. All participants will be followed up for a total of 24 months. The primary outcome is the number of sore throat days experienced over the 24-month follow-up. DISCUSSION TOTO is designed to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of tonsillectomy versus tonsillectomy for the management of patients with recurrent acute tonsillitis. Tonsil disease and surgery have a major impact on preschool and school children as well as on economically active young adults, with individual and societal costs through loss of school visits, earnings, and productivity. If tonsillotomy is at least as effective as tonsillectomy but with reduced morbidity, this would reduce costs to the healthcare system and society. TRIAL REGISTRATION German Clinical Trials Register DRKS00020823 . Registered on 04 September 2020.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Orlando Guntinas-Lichius
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany.
- The German Study Centre for Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (DSZ-HNO), Bonn, Germany.
| | - Katharina Geißler
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany
| | - Thomas Asendorf
- Department of Medical Statistics, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
| | - Ralf Tostmann
- The German Study Centre for Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (DSZ-HNO), Bonn, Germany
- Study Center, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
| | - Jan Löhler
- The German Study Centre for Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (DSZ-HNO), Bonn, Germany
- Scientific Institute for Applied ENT-Research (WIAHNO) of the German Professional Association of ENT-Surgeons (BVHNO), Bad Bramstedt, Germany
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Sanders O, Bolton L, Nemeth Z, Hardy A, Meghji S. A 4-year retrospective study of tonsillectomy rate and admission rate of tonsillitis and complications in the East of England and nationally. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2021; 278:2613-2618. [PMID: 33420839 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-020-06591-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Guidance set out by Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) sought to restrict the frequency of elective tonsillectomy in reaction to the recognised and substantial risks of the procedure, namely pain and bleeding. With stricter criteria in place before a patient can undergo tonsillectomy, patients must endure more episodes of tonsillitis than was previously the case. The cost of managing tonsillitis and its complications as an inpatient is substantial to the NHS and also to the economy as a whole in missed work days. The authors sought to establish if the reduced rate of tonsillectomy performed had any effect on the rate of acute hospital admission for tonsillitis or the associated abscesses-peritonsillar, parapharyngeal and retropharyngeal. METHODS A retrospective multi-centre study reviewed admission data across a 4-year period. The rate of tonsillectomies performed for recurrent tonsillitis across four trusts in Mid-Essex was compared with the number of admissions for tonsillitis, peritonsillar, parapharyngeal and retropharyngeal abscesses. National hospital episode statistics data over a 5-year period was also analysed. RESULTS For the regional data in 2015, 979 tonsillectomies were performed across the four centres, reducing to 875 in 2018. There was no trend in the rates of acute tonsillitis requiring admission but the rates of peritonsillar abscess increased from 156 to 192 cases per year in the same period. This correlation was found not to be statistically significant in the measured sample size. The National hospital episode statistics data showed a significant correlation between tonsillectomy rates and admissions from complications of tonsillitis as well as the associated abscesses. CONCLUSION This study shows that the reduced tonsillectomy rate was correlated with an increased number of admissions with peritonsillar abscess regionally. Nationally reduced tonsillectomy rate is significantly associated with increased admissions with tonsillitis and all its complications. A decreased rate of tonsillectomy may be increasing the rate of serious tonsillitis. This has an impact on patient morbidity, an increasing financial burden on the NHS and the UK economy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- O Sanders
- Mid and South Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, Chelmsford, UK.
| | - L Bolton
- Mid and South Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, Chelmsford, UK
| | - Z Nemeth
- Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, Harlow, UK
| | - A Hardy
- Mid and South Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, Chelmsford, UK
| | - S Meghji
- Mid and South Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, Chelmsford, UK
| |
Collapse
|
32
|
Xu S. The smoking history couldn't be risk factors for post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage in adult population. Am J Otolaryngol 2020; 41:102713. [PMID: 32933771 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2020.102713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- ShengLan Xu
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yiwu central Hospital, Yiwu City 322000, Zhejiang Province, China.
| |
Collapse
|
33
|
Li S, Xie H, Chiang HJ, Liu Z, Han Z, Liang J, Wang L, Wang Q, Li J, Li Y. Effectiveness of TCM cauterization in recurrent tonsillitis: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e22597. [PMID: 33031313 PMCID: PMC10545315 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000022597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Recurrent tonsillitis (RT) is often treated with antibiotic therapy and surgery. Although these treatments have advantages, they are also controversial. The purpose of this study is to analyze the safety and effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) cauterization in the treatment of RT, so as to provide an alternative for the clinicians and to cover the shortage of therapeutic methods. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This protocol is guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) and by the Cochrane Collaboration Handbook. We will formulate strict inclusion and exclusion criteria in English databases (PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science), Chinese databases (CNKI, Wanfang databases, CBM, and VIP), and search literatures in different clinical registration platforms (Cochrane Library, Chinese Cochrane Centre's Clinical Trial Registry Platform). The included articles will be evaluated using Cochrane RCT evaluation criteria. Stata 15.0 will be used for data analysis. Subgroup analysis, sensitivity analysis, and meta-regression will detect sources of heterogeneity. Egger's Test or Begg's Test will detect publication bias quantitatively. CONCLUSION Cauterization can effectively control the recurrence of tonsillitis through clinical trials, but evidence-based medicine needs to be adopted to provide strong evidence for its effectiveness. The purpose of our research is to provide the evidence. OSF REGISTRATION NUMBER DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/PZ69Q.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sha Li
- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu
| | - Hui Xie
- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu
| | - Han-Jen Chiang
- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu
| | - Zhiqing Liu
- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu
| | - Zhenzhen Han
- Yibin Hospital of T.C.M, West of South Bank District, Yibin City, Sichuan Province, P.R. China
| | - Jiao Liang
- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu
| | - Lu Wang
- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu
| | - Qiu Wang
- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu
| | - Jiongke Li
- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu
| | - Yusi Li
- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu
| |
Collapse
|
34
|
Abstract
BACKGROUND A second-opinion procedure was introduced for (adeno)tonsillectomy and tonsillotomy in 2018 by the Federal Joint Committee, due to the assumed high prevalence of both procedures. This study was conducted to quantify and analyze both types of tonsil surgery in Germany. METHODS Data from the Federal Office of Statistics on the number of procedures and population size were used to calculate annual intervention rates between 2005 and 2017. Percentual changes in intervention rates compared to the previous year were calculated for Germany, for the total number of ENT specialists, for the ENT specialists of the federal states, and for four age groups (≤10; ≤20; ≤40; >40 years). RESULTS Regression analysis revealed a significant decrease in (adeno)tonsillectomy and a significant increase in tonsillotomy in each investigated year (p < 0.001; exception: 2006 for adenotonsillectomy). Surgical rates of tonsillectomy and tonsillotomy decreased significantly with age (p < 0.001). There was no clear relationship between the density of ENT specialists in the different federal states and the number of surgical procedures. CONCLUSION There was no clear association between the surgical prevalence and the density of ENT specialists. The significant decrease in rates of (adeno)tonsillectomy began in 2005 and the tonsillotomy rates have been increasing since 2007, albeit without a compensatory effect. Both procedures are on the list of the 50 most frequently performed operations. The decreasing total number of both surgical procedures questions the value of a second-opinion procedure as suggested by the Federal Joint Committee. Tonsil surgery is significantly associated with young age (<10 years) and discussions on surgery rates must consider the age structure of the investigated population, since this is the most important influencing factor in tonsil surgery.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- J P Windfuhr
- Klinik für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, Kliniken Maria Hilf, Viersener Str. 450, 41063, Mönchengladbach, Deutschland.
| | - Y-S Chen
- Praxis für Hals‑, Nasen‑, Ohrenheilkunde, Bad Honnef, Deutschland
| |
Collapse
|
35
|
Abstract
Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of sugammadex in reducing or eliminating postoperative agitation levels, early respiratory complications and nausea/vomiting in children undergoing adenotonsillectomy. Methods: A total of 70 patients (age range: 5-13 years) who underwent an adenotonsillectomy in the Otolaryngology Clinic, Sakarya University, Sakarya, Turkey between May 2015 and September 2017 were included in the study. The patients were randomized into a sugammadex group (Group S) and a neostigmine + atropine (Group N); each group contained 35 patients. Time to extubation, postoperative agitation levels, and early postoperative complications were evaluated and recorded. Data from both groups were statistically evaluated and compared. Results: The time to extubation was significantly shorter in Group S than Group N (p<0.05). Agitation scores during recovery were significantly lower in Group S than Group N (p<0.05). More complications were observed in Group N than in Group S; the number of patients seen coughing and experiencing nausea/vomiting in Group S was statistically significantly lower (p<0.05). Conclusion: This study demonstrated that the use of sugammadex results in less time to recovery and less agitation in comparison to conventional administration of neostigmine + atropine in the reversal of neuromuscular blocking after adenotonsillectomy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Muge O Korkmaz
- Otolaryngology Department, Sakarya University, Sakarya, Turkey. E-mail.
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
36
|
Laajala A, Autio TJ, Ohtonen P, Alho OP, Koskenkorva TJ. Interpretation of Tonsillectomy Outcome Inventory-14 scores: a prospective matched cohort study. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2020; 277:1499-1505. [PMID: 32060601 PMCID: PMC7160096 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-020-05832-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2019] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE Knowledge of disease-specific instruments enables the evaluation of health- related quality-of-life (QoL) change associated with chronic and recurrent tonsillitis in adults. The main objective was to explore the interpretation of scores according to the throat-related QoL instrument, Tonsillectomy Outcome Inventory-14 (TOI-14), by determining the typical scores in healthy subjects and patients and define the minimum important change (MIC). METHODS We performed a prospective matched cohort study in a secondary care area of Oulu University Hospital. The surgical cohort consisted of 42 patients referred to tonsillectomy due to recurrent or chronic tonsillitis. The control cohort consisted of 42 age- and sex-matched healthy controls obtained from the escorts of patients in the same hospital. We translated and validated the Finnish TOI-14 instrument and collected TOI-14 scores at entry and at 6 months and compared results to the anchor question. RESULTS At entry, the mean TOI-14 scores were significantly higher in the surgical cohort than in the control cohort [mean (95% confidence interval)] 33.0 (27.0-39.1) vs. 5.0 (3.6-6.4), respectively. At 6 months follow-up, the mean TOI-14 scores had improved markedly after tonsillectomy to the level of the control cohort. In the healthy population, the score was in most cases under 15.0 points. In patients, a score of about 20.0 indicated mild symptoms, 30.0 moderate symptoms and 40.0 or higher intense symptoms. The MIC value was 10.0 points. CONCLUSIONS These results enable the more accurate interpretation of the scores of the only disease-specific QoL instrument for adult throat-related diseases.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Aleksi Laajala
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Oulu University Hospital, P.O. Box 5000, 90014, Oulu, Finland.
- PEDEGO Research Unit, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
- Medical Research Center Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
| | - Timo J Autio
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Oulu University Hospital, P.O. Box 5000, 90014, Oulu, Finland
- PEDEGO Research Unit, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- Medical Research Center Oulu, Oulu, Finland
| | - Pasi Ohtonen
- Division of Operative Care, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland
| | - Olli-Pekka Alho
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Oulu University Hospital, P.O. Box 5000, 90014, Oulu, Finland
- PEDEGO Research Unit, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- Medical Research Center Oulu, Oulu, Finland
| | - Timo J Koskenkorva
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Oulu University Hospital, P.O. Box 5000, 90014, Oulu, Finland
- PEDEGO Research Unit, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- Medical Research Center Oulu, Oulu, Finland
| |
Collapse
|
37
|
Kravets N, Klymnyuk S, Romanyuk L, Borak V, Mykhailyshyn H. INVESTIGATION OF STRAINS OF MICROORGANISMS ISOLATED FROM CHILDREN WITH RECURRENT TONSILLITIS. Georgian Med News 2020:49-53. [PMID: 32141848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
Chronic and recurrent tonsillitis associated with tonsillitis recurrence, which can greatly affect the quality of life of the patient. Among the causes of chronic infection and resistance to antibiotic treatment are the formation of biofilms in the respiratory tract in respiratory infections. The purpose of the study is to identify the ability to biofilm strains of streptococci on the surface of the epithelial tissue of the oropharynx isolated from patients with recurrent tonsillitis. Clinical strains of Streptococcus spp bacteria obtained from the oropharynx of 22 children with recurrent tonsillitis were investigated. The biofilm formation ability was studied by growing bacteria on 96-well plates. It was found that 9 (40.09%) strains out of 22 had film-forming ability, among which 1 (4.54%) strains showed strong film-forming, 4 (18.18%) strains-moderate, 4 strain (18.138%). - weak film formation and in 13strains (59.09%) this ability was absent. Studies of the intensity of biofilm formation over three days of cultivation showed a tendency to increase the rate of optical density (OD) in the line: 0,1691±0,019 on the first day (24 h); 0,2159±0,029 in the second (48 h) and in the third - 0,3156±0,055. The degree of severity of the film-forming ability of the studied strains of streptococci isolated from patients with recurrent tonsillitis showed an increase in the optical density (OD) over three days of cultivation, with it fluctuating within 0,1407<OD <0,4492, p<0,05. The ability of isolated strains of bacteria to biofilm formation complicates the treatment process and causes relapses of infection.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- N Kravets
- I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, Department of Microbiology, immunology and virology, Ukraine
| | - S Klymnyuk
- I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, Department of Microbiology, immunology and virology, Ukraine
| | - L Romanyuk
- I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, Department of Microbiology, immunology and virology, Ukraine
| | - V Borak
- I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, Department of Microbiology, immunology and virology, Ukraine
| | - H Mykhailyshyn
- I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, Department of Microbiology, immunology and virology, Ukraine
| |
Collapse
|
38
|
Enya T, Miyazawa T, Miyazaki K, Oshima R, Morimoto Y, Okada M, Takemura T, Sugimoto K. Pathologic tonsillar findings similar to IgA nephropathy and the role of tonsillectomy in a patient with nephrotic syndrome. BMC Nephrol 2019; 20:381. [PMID: 31640577 PMCID: PMC6805605 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-019-1580-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2019] [Accepted: 10/03/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The pathological findings of tonsils in IgA nephropathy include the expansion of T-cell nodules around lymphoid follicles and abnormal reticulation of the crypt epithelium in contrast to chronic tonsillitis. Recently, several studies have reported that regulatory T cells play an important role in the maintenance of self-tolerance, an abnormality that is involved in the onset of nephrotic syndrome (NS). We encountered a patient of 28-year-old male with frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome (FRNS) and chronic tonsillitis whose tonsils demonstrated pathological findings similar to those of IgA nephropathy. CASE PRESENTATION A patient had developed NS at the age of 5 years, and was pathologically diagnosed with minimal change disease (MCD), for which he received various immunosuppressive agents as treatment for recurrence. Because tonsillitis often triggers the recurrence of NS, a tonsillectomy was performed for chronic tonsillitis at the age of 25 years. Immunohistochemical staining of his tonsils showed the expansion of CD4 positive lymphocytes around the lymphoid follicles and abnormal reticulation of the crypt epithelium. The number of peripheral blood CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells increased, and the frequency of relapses decreased after tonsillectomy. CONCLUSION A similar self-tolerance abnormality exists in NS and IgA nephropathy; therefore, tonsillectomy might become a novel therapeutic approach for FRNS to redress the unbalanced self-tolerance and to remove the tonsillar focal infection. Further studies are necessary to verify the clinical efficiency of tonsillectomy for FRNS with recurrent episodes triggered by tonsillitis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Takuji Enya
- Department of Pediatrics, Kindai University Hospital, 377-2 Ohno-higashi, Osaka-Sayama, Osaka, 589-8511 Japan
| | - Tomoki Miyazawa
- Department of Pediatrics, Kindai University Hospital, 377-2 Ohno-higashi, Osaka-Sayama, Osaka, 589-8511 Japan
| | - Kohei Miyazaki
- Department of Pediatrics, Kindai University Hospital, 377-2 Ohno-higashi, Osaka-Sayama, Osaka, 589-8511 Japan
| | - Rina Oshima
- Department of Pediatrics, Kindai University Hospital, 377-2 Ohno-higashi, Osaka-Sayama, Osaka, 589-8511 Japan
| | - Yuichi Morimoto
- Department of Pediatrics, Kindai University Hospital, 377-2 Ohno-higashi, Osaka-Sayama, Osaka, 589-8511 Japan
| | - Mitsuru Okada
- Department of Pediatrics, Kindai University Hospital, 377-2 Ohno-higashi, Osaka-Sayama, Osaka, 589-8511 Japan
| | - Tsukasa Takemura
- Department of Pediatrics, Kushimoto Municipality Faculty hospital, Wakayama, Japan
| | - Keisuke Sugimoto
- Department of Pediatrics, Kindai University Hospital, 377-2 Ohno-higashi, Osaka-Sayama, Osaka, 589-8511 Japan
| |
Collapse
|
39
|
Yamahara K, Lee K, Egawa Y, Nakashima N, Ikegami S. Surgical outcomes and unique histological features of tonsils after tonsillectomy in adults with periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and cervical adenitis syndrome. Auris Nasus Larynx 2019; 47:254-261. [PMID: 31495531 DOI: 10.1016/j.anl.2019.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2019] [Revised: 07/12/2019] [Accepted: 08/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Data on the adult-onset periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and cervical adenitis (PFAPA) syndrome are scarce. European studies reported that unlike pediatric-onset PFAPA, tonsillectomy is ineffective for adult-onset PFAPA. The aims of this study were (1) to assess the response to tonsillectomy in a cohort of Japanese adult-onset PFAPA patients and (2) to evaluate the histologic appearance of tonsils in adult-onset PFAPA patients and to compare them with those of tonsils from age- and sex-matched controls with chronic tonsillitis. METHODS In this retrospective cohort study, 5 adults with PFAPA and 15 controls who had undergone tonsillectomy were recruited. The size of the tonsil germinal centers was measured by hematoxylin and eosin staining, and the number and density of B and T lymphocytes in germinal centers were measured by immunohistochemistry, using CD3, CD4 and CD8 as T cell markers and CD20 as B cell marker. RESULTS All patients had complete remission of the symptoms after surgery. PFAPA patients had significantly smaller germinal center areas than controls. The number and density of CD8+ cells in germinal centers were significantly lower in tonsils from PFAPA compared with controls. No differences were found between the two groups in CD3+, CD4+, and CD20+ cells. These results are compatible with the tonsillar features of pediatric-onset PFAPA. CONCLUSION Our report demonstrates that tonsillectomy might be effective for adult-onset PFAPA and that tonsils of adult- and pediatric-onset PFAPA share the same histological features. These results suggest that the pathogenic mechanisms of adult- and pediatric-onset PFAPA are identical.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kohei Yamahara
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Shizuoka City Shizuoka Hospital, Shizuoka, 420-8630, Japan.
| | - Kana Lee
- Department of Otolaryngology, Shin-Suma General Hospital, Kobe, Hyogo 654-0048, Japan
| | - Yuki Egawa
- Department of Pathology, Shizuoka City Shizuoka Hospital, Shizuoka, 420-8630, Japan
| | - Noriyuki Nakashima
- Department of Physiology, Kurume University School of Medicine, 67 Asahi-Machi, Kurume, 830-0011, Japan
| | - Satoshi Ikegami
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Shizuoka City Shizuoka Hospital, Shizuoka, 420-8630, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
40
|
Geißler K, Ducke M, Volk GF, Meißner W, Guntinas-Lichius O. Pain on the first postoperative day after tonsillectomy in adults: A comparison of metamizole versus etoricoxib as baseline analgesic. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0221188. [PMID: 31412091 PMCID: PMC6693748 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0221188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2019] [Accepted: 07/31/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
Abstract
Objective To compare the effect of metamizole versus etoricoxib as baseline analgesic for treating postoperative pain after tonsillectomy. Design Single centre prospective cohort study. Setting Two consecutive cohorts of tonsillectomy patients. Participants 124 patients (n = 55 treated with etoricoxib, n = 69 with metamizole); median age 30.5 years; 50% women. Main outcome measures Patients rated their pain on first postoperative day using the questionnaires of the German-wide project Quality Improvement in Postoperative Pain Treatment (QUIPS) including numeric rating scales (NRS, 0–10) for pain determination. The influence of preoperative and postoperative parameters on patients' pain was estimated by univariate and multivariate statistical analysis. Results The demographic parameters showed no differences between the patients in the metamizole group and the etoricoxib group (all p>0.05) with one exception: Patients in the metamizole group had significantly more preoperative pain than patients in the etoricoxib group (p = 0.001). The metamizole group had a mean postoperative pain in activity of 4.4 ± 2.1 and the etoricoxib group of 4.5 ± 2.2. Maximal pain for the metamizole group and the etoricoxib group were 5.6 ± 2.2 and 6.1 ± 1.9, respectively. Pain in activity, maximal pain and minimal pain were not different between both groups (p = 0.652, p = 0.113, p = 0.276, respectively). Patients of the etoricoxib group received more frequently piritramide in recovery room as demand medication (p = 0.046). In the whole cohort, patients with peritonsillar abscess had more preoperative pain in comparison to chronic tonsillitis (p<0.001). Patients under 30.5 years reported higher maximal pain than older patients (p = 0.049). On the other hand, a significant influence of patients’ age on the pain in activity and minimal pain could not be demonstrated (p = 0.368, p = 0.508, respectively). Men reported lower minimal pain than women (p = 0.041). Also, patients with ASA status I had lower minimal pain than patients with higher ASA status (p = 0.019). The multivariate analysis did not show an association between postoperative pain in activity and preoperative counseling on postoperative pain management (p = 0.588, p = 0.174, respectively). Special preoperative counseling on postoperative pain management resulted in lower levels of maximal pain (p = 0.024). Linear regression demonstrated an independent association of higher pain in activity with higher mobility impairment (p = 0.034) and respiratory impairment (p = 0.002). The linear regression of minimal pain identified female gender (p = 0.005) as an independent influencing factor with higher pain levels. In terms of satisfaction, no preoperative pain therapy (p = 0.016) could be found as an independently significant influencing factor with higher satisfaction. Conclusion Etoricoxib does not have an advantage as baseline analgesic for post tonsillectomy pain in comparison to metamizole.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Katharina Geißler
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
- * E-mail:
| | - Marina Ducke
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
| | - Gerd Fabian Volk
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
| | - Winfried Meißner
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
| | | |
Collapse
|
41
|
Abstract
Evidence-based recommendations are constantly being updated for various pediatric surgical procedures, including the role for tympanostomy tubes, as well as indications for adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy. With a growing body of research available on some of the most prevalent pediatric conditions, an update on the current concepts surrounding management is warranted.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Cinzia L Marchica
- Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, USA; Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Emory University, 2015 Uppergate Dr., Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
| | - John P Dahl
- Pediatric Otolaryngology, Seattle Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA; Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA
| | - Nikhila Raol
- Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, USA; Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Emory University, 2015 Uppergate Dr., Atlanta, GA 30322, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
42
|
|
43
|
Šumilo D, Nichols L, Ryan R, Marshall T. Incidence of indications for tonsillectomy and frequency of evidence-based surgery: a 12-year retrospective cohort study of primary care electronic records. Br J Gen Pract 2019; 69:e33-e41. [PMID: 30397014 PMCID: PMC6301361 DOI: 10.3399/bjgp18x699833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2018] [Accepted: 09/07/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Neither the incidence of indications for childhood tonsillectomy nor the proportion of tonsillectomies that are evidence-based is known. AIM To determine the incidence of indications for tonsillectomy in UK children, and the proportion of tonsillectomies meeting evidence-based criteria. DESIGN AND SETTING A retrospective cohort study of electronic medical records of children aged 0-15 years registered with 739 UK general practices contributing to a research database. METHOD Children with recorded indications for tonsillectomy were identified from electronic medical records. Evidence-based indications included documented sore throats of sufficient frequency and severity (Paradise criteria); periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and cervical adenitis syndrome (PFAPA); or tonsillar tumour. Other indications were considered non-evidence-based. The numbers of children subsequently undergoing tonsillectomy was then identified. The numbers with evidence-based and non-evidence-based indications for surgery among children who had undergone tonsillectomy were determined. RESULTS The authors included 1 630 807 children followed up for 7 200 159 person-years between 2005 and 2016. Incidence of evidence-based indications for tonsillectomy was 4.2 per 1000 person years; 13.6% (2144/15 760) underwent tonsillectomy. Incidence of childhood tonsillectomy was 2.5 per 1000 person years; 11.7% (2144/18 281) had evidence-based indications, almost all with Paradise criteria. The proportion of evidence-based tonsillectomies was unchanged over 12 years. Most childhood tonsillectomies followed non-evidence-based indications: five to six sore throats (12.4%) in 1 year, two to four sore throats (44.6%) in 1 year, sleep disordered breathing (12.3%), or obstructive sleep apnoea (3.9%). CONCLUSION In the UK, few children with evidence-based indications undergo tonsillectomy and seven in eight of those who do (32 500 of 37 000 annually) are unlikely to benefit.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dana Šumilo
- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
| | - Linda Nichols
- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
| | - Ronan Ryan
- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
| | - Tom Marshall
- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
| |
Collapse
|
44
|
|
45
|
Topcu-Yilmaz P, Kutluk S, Onder F. Horner Syndrome as a Rare Complication of Radiofrequency Tonsil Ablation. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus 2018; 55:e14-e15. [PMID: 30074605 DOI: 10.3928/01913913-20180608-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2018] [Accepted: 04/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
Abstract
Horner syndrome is a rare but likely underdiagnosed complication of tonsillary surgery. The authors report the case of a 2.5-year-old boy who developed miosis and mild ptosis after radiofrequency tonsil ablation surgery. Pharmacologic testing with apraclonidine 0.5% eye drops confirmed left Horner syndrome. This case highlights the close anatomical relationship between the tonsils and cervical sympathetic trunk and draws attention to the occurrence of Horner syndrome after tonsillectomy. [J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2018;55:e14-e15.].
Collapse
|
46
|
|
47
|
Torretta S, Rosazza C, Pace ME, Iofrida E, Marchisio P. Impact of adenotonsillectomy on pediatric quality of life: review of the literature. Ital J Pediatr 2017; 43:107. [PMID: 29178907 PMCID: PMC5702149 DOI: 10.1186/s13052-017-0424-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2017] [Accepted: 11/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Adenotonsillectomy (ADT) is one of the most widely used procedures in the treatment of paediatric recurrent acute tonsillitis (RAT) and obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS), both of which have significant repercussions on the patients' quality of life (QoL). The purpose of our review of literature was to highlight the great variety of tools that are currently used to evaluate QoL in children, to examine data available on their efficacy and the feasibility of their use in daily clinical practice, and to determine possible limitations related to an indirect and subjective assessment of QoL in children.Although the use of different parameters makes it difficult to compare the published studies, an analysis of the evidence currently available in the literature suggests that ADT has a generally positive impact on the QoL (especially in case of OSAS). It also highlights the importance of combining tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy in the treatment of OSAS, and documents the comparability of tonsillectomy and tonsillotomy in improving obstructive symptoms. In conclusion, our findings suggest that literature supports that ADT is associated with positive changes in QOL; however further studies using comparable standardised criteria are necessary to confirm the size and duration of this benefit.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sara Torretta
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan; Otolaryngological Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Via F. Sforza 35, 20100, Milan, Italy.
| | - Chiara Rosazza
- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan; Pediatric Highly Intensive Care Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
| | - Maria Elisabetta Pace
- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan; Pediatric Highly Intensive Care Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
| | - Elisabetta Iofrida
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan; Otolaryngological Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Via F. Sforza 35, 20100, Milan, Italy
| | - Paola Marchisio
- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan; Pediatric Highly Intensive Care Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
| |
Collapse
|
48
|
Shahzad A. Diathermy and Tonsillectomy: Criticism of NICE. J R Soc Med 2017; 97:610-1; discussion 611. [PMID: 15574871 PMCID: PMC1079691 DOI: 10.1177/014107680409701227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
|
49
|
Thompson RW, Gungor A. Immune thrombocytopenia of childhood responsive to tonsillectomy in the setting of chronic tonsillitis: A case report and literature review. Am J Otolaryngol 2017. [PMID: 28648251 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2016.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Immune thrombocytopenia of childhood (platelet count <100,000/μL) is the most common cause of thrombocytopenia in children. Patients typically present with bruising and bleeding in the setting of thrombocytopenia. Although it is usually short-lived, some cases persist and are unresponsive to treatment. This can lead to exposure to a variety of treatment regimens including immunosuppressants and splenectomy. The goal of this report is to present a case of chronic ITP of childhood that responded to tonsillectomy addressing the tonsils as a source of chronic infection and inflammation triggering ITP. METHODS A 4-year-old male with ITP of childhood presented with enlarged tonsils and obstructive sleep apnea. History and physical were consistent with chronic tonsillitis/adenoiditis including malaise, poor oral intake, congestion, rhinorrhea, tonsil hypertrophy, and lymphadenopathy persisting despite antibiotic therapy. Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy were performed. RESULTS One, six, and eighteen weeks post-operatively the platelet count was 371, 215, and 205 respectively. Although at 12months two relapses had occurred, during the observed period, he had decreased incidence and severity of disease. CONCLUSION In around 60% of ITP there is a history of prior infection within the last month but no systemic symptoms at time of diagnosis. Additionally, chronic ITP is characterized by relapses coinciding with infection. This case is unique because the patient had chronic ITP and a clinical history and physical exam concerning for a subclinical, indolent inflammatory process that responded to surgical intervention. Given that chronic ITP exacerbation has been associated with recurrent acute infections it seems probable that chronic tonsillitis could serve as a trigger for relapse or contribute to a prolonged and/or more severe disease course. Therefore, tonsillectomy may result in earlier treatment and/or an altered disease course with avoidance of the expense and morbidity associated with frequent exacerbations and multiple treatment regimens.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Richard William Thompson
- Lousiana State University Health-Shreveport, Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery-Pediatric ENT, Shreveport, LA, USA.
| | - Anil Gungor
- Lousiana State University Health-Shreveport, Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery-Pediatric ENT, Shreveport, LA, USA
| |
Collapse
|
50
|
Abstract
BACKGROUND Tonsillectomy is a very common operation and is performed using various surgical methods. Coblation is a popular method because it purportedly causes less pain than other surgical methods. However, the superiority of coblation is unproven. OBJECTIVES To compare the effects of coblation tonsillectomy for chronic tonsillitis or tonsillar hypertrophy with other surgical techniques, both hot and cold, on intraoperative morbidity, postoperative morbidity and procedural cost. SEARCH METHODS The Cochrane ENT Information Specialist searched the ENT Trials Register; Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL 2017, Issue 3); PubMed; Ovid Embase; CINAHL; Web of Science; ClinicalTrials.gov; ICTRP and additional sources for published and unpublished trials. The date of the search was 20 April 2017. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of children and adults undergoing tonsillectomy with coblation compared with any other surgical technique. This review is limited to trials of extracapsular (traditional) tonsillectomy and excludes trials of intracapsular tonsil removal (tonsillotomy). DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used the standard Cochrane methods. Our primary outcomes were: patient-reported pain using a validated pain scale at postoperative days 1, 3 and 7; intraoperative blood loss; primary postoperative bleeding (within 24 hours) and secondary postoperative bleeding (more than 24 hours after surgery). Secondary outcomes were: time until resumption of normal diet, time until resumption of normal activity, duration of surgery and adverse effects including blood transfusion and the need for reoperation. We used GRADE to assess the quality of the evidence for each outcome; this is indicated in italics. MAIN RESULTS We included 29 studies, with a total of 2561 participants. All studies had moderate or high risk of bias. Sixteen studies used an adequate randomisation technique, however the inability to mask the surgical teams and/or provide adequate methods to mitigate the risk of bias put nearly all studies at moderate or high risk of detection and measurement bias for intraoperative blood loss, and primary and secondary bleeding. In contrast most studies (20) were at low risk of bias for pain assessment. Most studies did not report data in a manner permitting meta-analysis.Most studies did not clearly report the participant characteristics, surgical indications or whether patients underwent tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy. Most studies reported that tonsillitis (infection) and/or tonsillar hypertrophy (obstruction) were the indication for surgery. Seven studies included only adults, 16 studies included only children and six studies included both. Pain At postoperative day 1 there is very low quality evidence that patients in the coblation group had less pain, with a standardised mean difference (SMD) of -0.79 (95% confidence interval (CI) -1.38 to -0.19; 538 participants; six studies). This effect is reduced a SMD of -0.44 (95% CI -0.97 to 0.09; 401 participants; five studies; very low-quality evidence) at day 3, and at day 7 there is low quality evidence of little or no difference in pain (SMD -0.01, 95% CI -0.22 to 0.19; 420 participants; five studies). Although this suggests that pain may be slightly less in the coblation group between days 1 and 3, the clinical significance is unclear. Intraoperative blood loss Methodological differences between studies in the measurement of intraoperative blood loss precluded meta-analysis. Primary and secondary bleeding The risk of primary bleeding was similar (risk ratio (RR) 0.99, 95% CI 0.48 to 2.05; 2055 participants; 25 studies; low-quality evidence). The risk of secondary bleeding was greater in the coblation group with a risk ratio of 1.36 (95% CI 0.95 to 1.95; 2118 participants; 25 studies; low-quality evidence). Using the median of the control group as the baseline risk, the absolute risk in the coblation group was 5% versus 3.6% in the control group. The difference of 1.3% has a 95% CI of 0.2% lower in the coblation group to 3.5% higher. Secondary outcomes Differences in study design and data reporting precluded the identification of differences in the time to resumption of normal diet or activity, or whether there was a difference in the duration of surgery.Although we could not feasibly compare the costs of equipment or operative facility, anaesthetic and surgical fees across different healthcare systems we used duration of surgery as a proxy for cost. Although this outcome was commonly reported in studies, it was not possible to pool the data to determine whether there was a difference.Adverse events other than bleeding were not well reported. It is unclear whether there is a difference in postoperative infections or the need for reoperation. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS The coblation technique may cause less pain on postoperative day 1, but the difference is small and may be clinically meaningless. By postoperative day 3, the difference decreases further and by postoperative day 7 there appears to be little or no difference. We found similar rates of primary bleeding but we cannot rule out a small increased risk of secondary bleeding with coblation. The evidence supporting these findings is of low or very low quality, i.e. there is a very high degree of uncertainty about the results. Moreover, for most outcomes data were only available from a few of the 29 included studies.The current evidence is of very low quality, therefore it is uncertain whether or not the coblation technique has any advantages over traditional tonsillectomy techniques. Despite the large number of studies, failure to use standardised or validated outcome measures precludes the ability to pool data across studies. Therefore, well-conducted RCTs using consistent, validated outcome measures are needed to establish whether the coblation technique has a benefit over other methods. In the included studies we identified no clear difference in adverse events. However, given the rarity of these events, randomised trials lack the power to detect a difference. Data from large-scale registries will provide a better estimate of any difference in these rare outcomes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Melissa Pynnonen
- Taubman CenterDepartment of Otolaryngology ‐ Head and Neck Surgery1500 E Medical Center DriveAnn ArborMichiganUSA
| | - Jennifer V Brinkmeier
- Saint Louis University School of MedicineOtolaryngology ‐ Head and Neck Surgery1465 S. Grand BoulevardRoom B‐826Saint LouisMissouriUSA63104
| | - Marc C Thorne
- Taubman CenterDepartment of Otolaryngology ‐ Head and Neck Surgery1500 E Medical Center DriveAnn ArborMichiganUSA
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|