| Author(s) |
Cadd, B
Rogers, M
Patel, H
Crossland, Graeme
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| Publication Date |
2015-07-01
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| Abstract |
Tonsillectomy is a common procedure, with potentially life-threatening complications. Previous investigations into post-tonsillectomy secondary haemorrhage rates suggest an influence of climactic and atmospheric conditions on haemorrhage rate, particularly temperature and water vapour pressure. With a single emergency department and a large variance in atmospheric conditions, Darwin, Australia, is ideal for investigating the effects of local climate on rates of post-operative haemorrhage. A five-year retrospective review was conducted of all tonsillectomy procedures performed between 2008 and 2013. Effects of atmospheric variables were examined using Pearson's correlation coefficient and analysis of variance. A total of 941 patients underwent tonsillectomy in the study period. The bleeding rate was 7.7 per cent. No variation was found between wet and dry season tonsillectomies (p = 0.4). Temperature (p = 0.74), water vapour pressure (p = 0.94) and humidity (p = 0.66) had no effect on bleeding. The findings revealed no correlation between humidity, season, water vapour pressure and haemorrhage rates. Further research should use multi-site data to investigate the effect of air conditioning, humidification and climactic conditions between different regions in Australia.
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| Affiliation |
Otolaryngology,Head and Neck Surgery,Royal Darwin Hospital,Tiwi,Northern Territory,Australia..
Otolaryngology,Head and Neck Surgery,Royal Darwin Hospital,Tiwi,Northern Territory,Australia..
Otolaryngology,Head and Neck Surgery,Royal Darwin Hospital,Tiwi,Northern Territory,Australia..
Otolaryngology,Head and Neck Surgery,Royal Darwin Hospital,Tiwi,Northern Territory,Australia..
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| Citation |
J Laryngol Otol . 2015 Jul;129(7):702-5. doi: 10.1017/S0022215115001292. Epub 2015 Jun 5.
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| Pubmed ID |
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26044296/?otool=iaurydwlib
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| Subject |
Australia
Emergency Service
Hemorrhage
Hospital
Humans
Humidity
Hydrostatic Pressure
Otolaryngology
Seasons
Temperature
Tonsillectomy
Vapor Pressure
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| MESH subject |
Adolescent
Adult
Australia
Child
Child, Preschool
Hemorrhage
Humans
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications
Retrospective Studies
Climate
Tonsillectomy
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| Title |
(Ton)silly seasons? Do atmospheric conditions actually affect post-tonsillectomy secondary haemorrhage rates?
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| Type of document |
Journal Article
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| Entity Type |
Publication
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