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World J Otorhinolaryngol. Feb 28, 2023; 10(1): 1-3
Published online Feb 28, 2023. doi: 10.5319/wjo.v10.i1.1
Published online Feb 28, 2023. doi: 10.5319/wjo.v10.i1.1
Examining the life-cycle of the Coblator II device: Increases in paediatric post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage after six years of use
Ryan Winters, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, NSW Health/John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton Heights 2305, NSW, Australia
Kimsey H Rodriguez, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA 70121, United States
Author contributions: All authors participated in experimental design, patient care/protocol application, and manuscript preparation and review.
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Corresponding author: Ryan Winters, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Otorhinoryan.winters@health.nsw.gov.au
Received: November 28, 2022
Peer-review started: November 28, 2022
First decision: January 3, 2023
Revised: January 4, 2023
Accepted: February 10, 2023
Article in press: February 10, 2023
Published online: February 28, 2023
Processing time: 92 Days and 0.9 Hours
Peer-review started: November 28, 2022
First decision: January 3, 2023
Revised: January 4, 2023
Accepted: February 10, 2023
Article in press: February 10, 2023
Published online: February 28, 2023
Processing time: 92 Days and 0.9 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: There appears to be a significant increase in paediatric post-tonsillectomy haemorrhage when using a coblator device greater than six years old.