Intraindividual comparison of 1470nm diode laser versus carbon dioxide laser for tonsillotomy: A prospective, double-blind, randomized feasibility trial

Introduction: The 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 1470nm diode laser and carbon dioxide laser for tonsillotomy in an intraindividual design. Methods: 21 children aged 2,5–13 years (mean age 6,1 years) underwent laser tonsillotomy for obstructive tonsillar hypertrophy in this double-blind, prospective, randomized, clinical feasibility trial. In each case, tonsillotomy was performed using fibre guided 1470nm diode laser (contact mode…