CO2-Lasertonsillotomy versus tonsillectomy in adults;a randomized multicentre study
- Conditions
- tonsillitis, tonsillolithiasis, halitosis, dysphagia, OSAS (tonsilrelated),chronisch/recidiverende tonsillitiden, tonsillolithiasis, halitosis, dysfagie, OSAS (tonsilgerelateerd)
- Registration Number
- NL-OMON29298
- Lead Sponsor
- HagaziekenhuisLUMCViecuriHMCZGTRdGMCLJBZGelderse ValleiWZAAmphiaFlevoziekenhuis
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Other
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 198
Inclusion Criteria
age ≥ 18 years
- tonsilrelated complaints with an indication for intervention
(chronic/rec. tonsillitis, tonsillolithiasis, halitosis, dysphagia, OSAS (tonsilrelated))
Exclusion Criteria
- not cooperative / restless
- unable to open the mouth for a longer period
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method umber of postoperative recovery days until resumption of daily activities.<br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method •Presence or absence of tonsil related complaint(s)<br /><br>•Number of tonsillitis episodes per year <br /><br>•Number of antibiotic treatment regimens required for tonsillitis (per year)<br /><br>•Average number of sick days due to the tonsilrelated complaints (per year)<br /><br>•Pain during / after the procedure (using VAS score)<br /><br>•Duration of the procedure<br /><br>•Patient satisfaction regarding the intervention and reduction of tonsilrelated complaints<br /><br>•Resumption of daily activities (return to work / school resumption)<br /><br>•Number of days absence from work / school <br /><br>•Complications (short and long term)<br /><br>•Budget impact of CO2-lasertonsillotomy versus cold dissection tonsillectomy<br /><br>•Cost effectiveness (analysis) of CO2-lasertonsillotomy versus cold dissection tonsillectomy<br>