The Use of Ibuprofen in Posttonsillectomy Analgesia and Its Effect on Posttonsillectomy Hemorrhage Rate

Conclusion Age is an independent risk factor for posttonsillectomy bleeding. When age is controlled, there is no statistically significant increase in the incidence of posttonsillectomy bleeding events among patients treated with ibuprofen when compared to patients treated with codeine.
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Pediatric Otolaryngology Source Type: research