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Intracapsular Tonsillectomy in Adults
Sponsor: Turku University Hospital
Summary
Comparing the classical extracapsular tonsillectomy (TE) performed with electrosurgery to intracapsular approaches (SIPT) by coblation or microdebrider. The patient group is adults with recurrent or chronic tonsillitis
Official title: Intracapsular vs Extracapsular Tonsillectomy. A Comparison of Treatment Methods of Recurrent and Chronic Tonsillitis in Adults: a Prospective Single-blinded Randomised Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
16 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
167
Start Date
2019-09-27
Completion Date
2028-12-30
Last Updated
2025-09-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
tonsillectomy
removal of tonsil tissue as described in the study arms
Locations (1)
TYKS Korvaklinikka
Turku, Finland