The value of cytological examination of the pharynx in patients after tonsillectomy
Łukomski, M.; Mazur, G.; Józefowicz-Korczyńska, M.
Otolaryngologia Polska 57(5): 709-713
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-6657 PMID: 14994617 Document Number: 557970
The aim of the study was to estimate value of cytological examination of the pharynx in persons after tonsillectomy. The study was performed in 165 patients aged 15-53 years, who were operated between 1987-1997. Based on the own cytological criteria we were found atrophic pharyngitis in 71.5% of cases. The results were compared to the effects of control group. The authors indicate usefulness of such diagnostics, especially before decision of surgical treatment.