Tonsillectomy with argon plasma coagulation (APC): Evaluation of pain and hemorrhage.
The use of argon beam coagulation provides advantages both in reducing blood loss and decreasing operative time. Although transfusion is rare following tonsillectomy, any blood loss prevented is good news. […]
First results of tonsillectomy with the ultrasonic scalpel (Ultracision Harmonic Scalpel)((R)).
The authors have shown us that modern surgical tools can be used effectively in common operations not typically associated with blood loss. However, when bleed does occur in tonsillectomy, it […]