Danish medical journal · 2013
Good long-term results after tonsillectomy in ear, nose and throat practices.
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Ovesen Therese, Kamarauskas Audrius, Hlidarsdottir Tinna, Dahl Mads Ronald, Mainz Jan
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INTRODUCTION: The objective was to evaluate the long-term results of outpatient tonsillectomy in Danish ear, nose and throat (ENT) practices in terms of satisfaction, quality of life (QoL) and relief of symptoms.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: A telephone interview was carried out at least three years after tonsillectomy. Alternatively, a questionnaire was filled in by the patients. The answers were compared to a pre-operative questionnaire.
RESULTS: The response rate was 63% (386/614). No differences were found between the responders and the non-responders except that the proportion of smokers was higher in the non-responder group. QoL improved significantly and 93% were satisfied with having chosen tonsillectomy. 95% experienced complete or partial relief from their former throat-related symptoms. Eight to 11% had developed new symptoms from the throat including sleep-disordered breathing.
CONCLUSION: With regard to QoL, satisfaction and relief of symptoms, the long-term results of outpatient tonsillectomy in Danish ENT practices are comparable to those obtained among hospitalized patients and they are in conformity with international standards. However, as approximately 10% develop new symptoms, it is important that physicians are aware of the indication as well as of any information received during shared decision-making with the patients/parents to adjust expectations.
FUNDING: none.
TRIAL REGISTRATION: none.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: A telephone interview was carried out at least three years after tonsillectomy. Alternatively, a questionnaire was filled in by the patients. The answers were compared to a pre-operative questionnaire.
RESULTS: The response rate was 63% (386/614). No differences were found between the responders and the non-responders except that the proportion of smokers was higher in the non-responder group. QoL improved significantly and 93% were satisfied with having chosen tonsillectomy. 95% experienced complete or partial relief from their former throat-related symptoms. Eight to 11% had developed new symptoms from the throat including sleep-disordered breathing.
CONCLUSION: With regard to QoL, satisfaction and relief of symptoms, the long-term results of outpatient tonsillectomy in Danish ENT practices are comparable to those obtained among hospitalized patients and they are in conformity with international standards. However, as approximately 10% develop new symptoms, it is important that physicians are aware of the indication as well as of any information received during shared decision-making with the patients/parents to adjust expectations.
FUNDING: none.
TRIAL REGISTRATION: none.