Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Day-case adenoidectomy--is it safe?

K Ahmed1, M S McCormick, A K Baruah

  • 1Department of ENT Surgery, Arrowe Park Hospital, Wirral, Merseyside, UK.

Clinical Otolaryngology and Allied Sciences
|October 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Erectile dysfunction following prostate biopsy: a comparative analysis of transrectal versus transperineal approaches.

International urology and nephrology·2025
Same author

ASO Visual Abstract: Disparities in the Surgical Management of the Axilla by Self-Identified Race in the Multicenter Neoadjuvant I-SPY2 Trial.

Annals of surgical oncology·2025
Same author

Prevalence, Variants and Presentation of Anomalous Aortostial Origin of Coronary Arteries: A Registry Based Analysis of Ten Cases.

Mymensingh medical journal : MMJ·2025
Same author

Residual stone fragments: systematic review of definitions, diagnostic standards.

World journal of urology·2025
Same author

Environmental sustainability in urologic practices: a systematic review.

World journal of urology·2025
Same author

Correction: Consensus statement addressing controversies and guidelines on pediatric urolithiasis.

World journal of urology·2024
Same journal

Correspondence.

Clinical otolaryngology and allied sciences·2017
Same journal

Erratum.

Clinical otolaryngology and allied sciences·2013
Same journal

Compact training course in ear surgery erlangen, Germany, 26-28 february 1998.

Clinical otolaryngology and allied sciences·2013
Same journal

How we do it: a practical approach to Foley catheter posterior nasal packing.

Clinical otolaryngology and allied sciences·2004
Same journal

How we do it: management of tracheobronchial foreign bodies in children.

Clinical otolaryngology and allied sciences·2004
Same journal

Is cochlear outer hair cell function affected by mobile telephone radiation?

Clinical otolaryngology and allied sciences·2004
See all related articles

Adenoidectomy in children is safe and cost-effective as a same-day surgery. This study found minimal complications, making it a viable option for pediatric patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Adenoidectomy is a common pediatric surgical procedure.
  • Day-case surgery offers potential cost benefits and improved patient flow.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of adenoidectomy as a day-case procedure in children.
  • To assess complication rates and cost-effectiveness.

Main Methods:

  • A controlled prospective study included 429 children undergoing adenoidectomy.
  • 263 children were managed as day-cases, with others admitted.
  • Adenoidectomy was performed alone or with other minor procedures.

Main Results:

  • Only one reactionary hemorrhage occurred in each group (day-case and inpatient).

Related Experiment Videos

  • Hemorrhages were early and easily managed by recovery staff.
  • No other significant complications were observed in either group.

    • Conclusions:

    • Pediatric adenoidectomy as a day-case procedure is safe.
    • Day-case adenoidectomy is a cost-effective surgical option.
    • The procedure is well-tolerated with a low complication rate.