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S B Freeman1, J K Markwell

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, Va.

The Laryngoscope
|November 1, 1992
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Sucralfate swish and swallow significantly reduced pain after tonsillectomy. This safe treatment may improve recovery by protecting the surgical site.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Surgical Recovery
  • Gastroenterology (pharmacology)

Background:

  • Tonsillectomy causes significant postoperative pain, including throat pain, ear pain (otalgia), and trismus.
  • Current pain management strategies for tonsillectomy have limitations.
  • Sucralfate is known to form a protective barrier and promote healing in gastrointestinal ulcers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of sucralfate in reducing pain and promoting healing after tonsillectomy.
  • To determine if sucralfate can mitigate the common side effects of tonsillectomy.

Main Methods:

  • A double-blind, randomized study involving 34 adult patients.
  • Patients received sucralfate (swish and swallow) four times daily for 10 days post-tonsillectomy.

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  • Pain levels (throat pain, otalgia, trismus) and recovery were assessed.

    • Main Results:

    • Sucralfate significantly reduced postoperative throat pain.
    • Significant reductions in otalgia and trismus were observed in the sucralfate group.
    • Sucralfate was found to be safe and well-tolerated.

    Conclusions:

    • Sucralfate is an effective topical agent for reducing pain following tonsillectomy.
    • The use of sucralfate may enhance healing and improve patient recovery after tonsillectomy.
    • Sucralfate offers a safe and beneficial option for managing tonsillectomy morbidity.