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Secondary haemorrhage following tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|October 1, 1984
Summary
Secondary bleeding after tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy is uncommon. Bacterial infections, such as Streptococcus pyogenes, were rarely identified as a cause in this series of 24 cases.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Infectious Diseases
- Surgical Complications
Background:
- Secondary hemorrhage is a potential complication following tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.
- Identifying the causative agents of post-tonsillectomy bleeding is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the bacterial causes of secondary hemorrhage after tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 24 cases with secondary hemorrhage post-tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy.
- Bacteriological investigation of bleeding in affected patients.
Main Results:
- Streptococcus pyogenes was isolated in one case.
- Streptococcus haemolyticus was isolated in another case.
- The majority of cases did not yield pathogenic bacteria.
Conclusions:
- Bacterial infection is an infrequent cause of secondary hemorrhage following tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy.
- Further research may be needed to elucidate other causes of post-tonsillectomy bleeding.