Adenotonsillectomy marginally reduced sore throat episodes compared with watchful waiting in childrenEffectiveness of adenotonsillectomy in children with mild symptoms of throat infections or adenotonsillar hypertrophy: open, randomised controlled trial.

Constantin, Evelyn MD (commentator)
Brouillette, Robert T MD (commentator)
van Staaij, BK
van den Akker, EH
Rovers, MM
et al,

McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada

van Staaij BK, van den Akker EH, Rovers MM, et al. Effectiveness of adenotonsillectomy in children with mild symptoms of throat infections or adenotonsillar hypertrophy: open, randomised controlled trial. BMJ 2004; 329: 651.van StaaijBKvan den AkkerEHRoversMMet alEffectiveness of adenotonsillectomy in children with mild symptoms of throat infections or adenotonsillar hypertrophy: open, randomised controlled trial.BMJ2004329651Q In children with mild symptoms of throat infections or adenotonsillar hypertrophy, is adenotonsillectomy more effective than watchful waiting?

For correspondence: Dr A G Schilder, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands. [email protected]

Source of funding: Dutch Health Care Insurance Board.

Evidence Based Medicine 10(2):p 52, April 2005.

Clinical impact ratings GP/FP/Primary care ★★★★★☆☆ Paediatrics ★★★★★★☆