Could digital photography be an alternative to postoperative physical examination for pediatric tonsillectomy patients?. (August 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Demir, Berat; Binnetoglu, Adem; Kersin, Burak; Mammadova, Ulker; Kucuk, Nurten
• Is Part Of: International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology. Volume 123(2019:Aug.)
• Page Start: 66
• Page End: 68
• Publication Date: 2019-08
• Subjects: Tonsillectomy -- Postoperative control -- Tonsillar fossa healing; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Oto-rhino-laryngologie -- Périodiques; Pédiatrie -- Périodiques; 618.9209751
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2019.04.022
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0165-5876

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate and compare the efficacy of postoperative control with digital photographs and physical examination for children who underwent tonsillectomy? Methods: In this prospective study, 86 children (46 boys (53.5%) and 40 girls (46.5%) were enrolled for postoperative clinical visit and for obtaining photographs of the tonsillar bed with a digital camera at clinic control. Results: No difference in tonsillar fossa healing was observed between the two methods 2 weeks after surgery. Conclusions: Digital photographs proved to be a safe method for postoperative control of pediatric patients who underwent tonsillectomy. Adding control with outpatient follow-up will be useful for minimizing postoperative complications.