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Medical Journal of Cairo University [The]. 2006; 74 (1): 173-175
in English
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ABSTRACT
Tonsillectomy continues to be one of the most common surgical procedures performed worldwide. Despite advances in anesthetic and surgical techniques, post tonsillectomy morbidity remains a significant clinical problem. We conducted a placebo-controlled, single blind study to determine the efficacy of a local preoperative injection of a steroid/anesthetic combination in preventing post tonsillectomy pain