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Tonsillar Retractor-induced Subacute Submassive Tongue Edema

Completed
Conditions
Tonsil Hypertrophy
Children, Only
Side Effects
Registration Number
NCT04204681
Lead Sponsor
Selcuk University
Brief Summary

This study aimed to detect tongue edema induced by the pressure exerted by tonsillar retractor; edema detection was made through tongue area measurement using ultrasonography (USG) in pediatric patients who underwent tonsillectomy surgeries.

Detailed Description

The tongue is an ideal organ for ultrasonography (USG) evaluation. This study aimed to detect the occurrence of tongue edema through USG examination and to educate clinicians about the association between subacute tongue edema and tonsillar retractor in pediatric patients.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
61
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change from preoperative measurement to postoperative measurement in tongue area on the ultrasonography imaging.2018-2019 (6 months)

This study aimed to evaluate the change from baseline in tongue area on the ultrasonography imaging due to the tonsillar retractor.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Detection of edema formation in tongue by using ultrasonography imaging.2018-2019 (6 months)

This study aimed to measure and detect the tongue edema by using ultrasonography imaging due to the tonsillar retractor.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Selcuk University

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Konya, Selcuklu, Turkey

Selcuk University
🇹🇷Konya, Selcuklu, Turkey

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