RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 A review of tonsillectomy for recurrent throat infection.
JF British Journal of General Practice
JO Br J Gen Pract
FD British Journal of General Practice
SP 1331
OP 1335
VO 48
IS 431
A1 T Marshall
YR 1998
UL http://bjgp.org/content/48/431/1331.abstract
AB Tonsillectomy is most frequently carried out for recurrent throat infection, but there is uncertainty about its effectiveness. This paper reviews the evidence of its effectiveness obtained from a search of the Cochrane database and MEDLINE for randomized controlled trials comparing tonsillectomy with non-surgical management of recurrent throat infection. The results show that the effectiveness of a procedure such as tonsillectomy, needs to be considered in the light of its adverse effects. Attempts should be made to inform patients about the uncertainty surrounding the procedure.