The most frequent and probably the earliest described surgical intervention of ENT field is tonsillectomy. Various devices were invented to increase safety and decrease time consumption and complications. This article highlights a summary of some common medical devices used in tonsillectomy. A continuing evolution has been observed in surgical technique and devices over the years in treating tonsillectomy. The ancient technique includes snare, guillotines, tonsillectomies, ligatures, etc.
Devices used for Tonsillectomy Electrocautery (ECT) It decreases the operative time and intraoperative bleeding. Monopolar electrocautery creates an electric arc between the instrument and tissue which ablates the tonsillar tissue. A degree of thermal injury to adjacent structures serves as a major problem with its use which is related to postoperative morbidity. Thermal injury to the pillar mucosa can…
