Tonsillectomy Versus Tonsillotomy in the Treatment of Recurrent Acute Tonsillitis

Launched by TEJS EHLERS KLUG · Sep 18, 2024

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This clinical trial is studying two different surgical treatments for adults suffering from recurrent acute tonsillitis, which is when you have repeated episodes of sore throat and fever due to swollen tonsils. The two procedures being compared are tonsillectomy (where the tonsils are completely removed) and tonsillotomy (where only part of the tonsils are removed). Researchers want to find out if tonsillotomy is just as effective as tonsillectomy but causes less pain and fewer complications.

To participate in this trial, you need to be an adult aged 15 or older who has had many episodes of tonsillitis over the past year or two. You should be able to understand Danish, as the study involves communication in that language. If you join, you will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatment groups and will be followed for a year to see how many sore throat episodes you have, how your quality of life improves, and how much pain you experience after surgery. This trial could help improve treatment options for tonsillitis while reducing discomfort and risks for patients.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adults (age ≥15 years) with RT, defined as a minimum of five tonsillitis episodes in one year or a minimum of three tonsillitis episodes per year for two years (Danish National Guidelines criteria
• • The ability to understand Danish orally and in writing.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Previous TE or TO.
• • Suspected tonsillar malignancy.
• • History of malignant tumor in the oral cavity, the pharynx or the larynx.
• • Previous radiation therapy on head or neck.
• • Hemorrhagic diathesis or anticoagulant therapy.