Hemorrhage occurring 6 hours after tonsillectomy is called as –
Correct Answer: Reactionary hemorrhage
Description: Complications of tonsillectomy
Complications of tonsillectomy may be:-
Immediate
Delayed
Immediate complications
Primary hemorrhage : Occurs at the time of operation. It can be controlled by pressure, ligation or electrocoagulation of the bleeding vessels.
Reactionary hemorrhage : Occurs within a period of 24 hours.
Injury to tonsillar pillars, uvula, soft palate, tongue or superior constrictor muscle due to bad surgical technique.
Injury to teeth.
Aspiration of blood.
Facial oedema : Some patients get oedema of the face particularly of the eyelids.
Surgical emphysema
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