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IntroductionThe need for reduction of post‐tonsillectomy hemorrhage has led to promotion of tonsillotomy techniques for tonsil tissue reduction in obstructive tonsillar hypertrophy. This trial compares ablative tissue effects using 1,470 nm diode laser and carbon dioxide laser for tonsillotomy in an intraindividual design.
Methods21 children aged 3–13 years (mean age 6.3 years) underwent laser tonsillotomy...