RCT: Time to functional recovery after laser tonsillotomy performed under local anesthesia vs. conventional tonsillectomy with general anesthesia among adults.

Time to Functional Recovery After Laser Tonsillotomy Performed Under Local Anesthesia vs Conventional Tonsillectomy With General Anesthesia Among Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Network Open

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RCT found laser tonsillotomy under local anesthesia had faster functional recovery but lower resolution of the chief complaint leading to surgery vs conventional tonsillectomy under general anesthesia; it may offer a feasible alternative. https://t.co/yfaWeFJeEl pic.twitter.com/DDYxlEhZEp

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