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  • Surgical Complications
  • Hemorrhage Management

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  • Post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage (PTH) is a common complication.
  • Identifying risk factors for recurrent bleeding is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the time intervals between initial and recurrent post-tonsillectomy hemorrhages.
  • To identify clinical factors associated with multiple episodes of PTH.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of patient charts.
  • Statistical analysis to compare patients with single versus recurrent PTH.

Main Results:

  • 21 out of 112 patients experienced recurrent PTH.
  • Recurrent bleeding was linked to the indication for tonsillectomy (recurrent tonsillitis), prior cardiac issues, transfusions, and hematology consults.
  • Failure to achieve surgical control of the initial bleed was a significant predictor of recurrence.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical intervention for initial PTH leads to better outcomes than observation alone.
  • Patients experiencing PTH within 7 days may be discharged sooner, while those bleeding later require extended monitoring.