Asian Journal of Research in Surgery

An Overview of the Incidences of Subcutaneous Emphysema Occurring Post-Tonsillectomy in the Pediatric Population

Sheik Mohamed Hashim Karkala Sheik Kasim *

Burjeel Royal Hospital, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

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Abstract

This research paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the incidences of subcutaneous emphysema occurring post-tonsillectomy in the pediatric population. Tonsillectomy, the surgical removal of the tonsils, is a common procedure in pediatric patients for various medical indications, including recurrent tonsillitis and obstructive sleep-disordered breathing. This research employed a retrospective observational study design to investigate the incidences of subcutaneous emphysema occurring post-tonsillectomy in the pediatric population. A retrospective approach was chosen to analyze existing medical records and gather data on patients who had undergone tonsillectomy within a specified timeframe. This study illuminates juvenile subcutaneous emphysema post-tonsillectomy and its risk factors and clinical implications. The lack of a statistically significant gender difference in incidence supports previous research showing gender may not predict subcutaneous emphysema. The observed trend toward increased incidence in older age groups underscores the need for larger-scale investigations to investigate age-related risk factors.

Keywords: Post-tonsillectomy, age-related risk factors, subcutaneous emphysema, morbidity

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