Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 13, 2026

CO2-Lasertonsillotomy Under Local Anesthesia in Adults
Published on: November 6, 2019
Powered intracapsular tonsillectomy in the management of recurrent tonsillitis
Richard Schmidt1, Amanda Herzog, Steven Cook
1Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE 19899, USA. rschmidt@nemours.org
Objective:
To compare intracapsular tonsillectomy (IT) and traditional tonsillectomy (TT) in treating recurrent adenotonsillitis or streptococcal pharyngitis.
Design:
Retrospective chart review.
Setting:
Tertiary care pediatric referral center.
Results:
Of 166 patients who met all inclusion criteria, 117 received TT and 49 received IT. Seventeen TT patients and 8 IT patients were treated at least once postoperatively for streptococcal pharyngitis or tonsillitis. The mean number of infections after surgery in each group did not reach statistical significance (P = 0.295).
Conclusion:
There was no difference between the IT and TT groups in postoperative infection rates.
Related Concept Videos
Tonsillitis II: Management
Chronic Pharyngitis
Etiology
It often arises from persistent viral or bacterial infections affecting sinuses and tonsils.
Additional contributing factors include inadequate dental hygiene, mouth breathing, recurring tonsillitis, allergic rhinitis, laryngopharyngeal reflux, and exposure to smoke, chemicals, and other environmental pollutants. Allergic reactions to pollen, mold, and pet dander, chronic cough, excessive voice usage,...
Tonsillitis I: Introduction
Etiology
Three primary contributing factors have been identified.
Suctioning the Nasopharyngeal Airway
Equipment Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation V: Advanced Airway Management Techniques
