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Korean Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery > Volume 37(5); 1994 > Article
Korean Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 1994;37(5): 998-1003.
Scuralfate and Guaiazulene in Alleviating Post-tonsillectomy Morbidity
Kyung Sook Cho, MD, Chang Jun Choi, MD, Soon Kwang Im, MD, and Heung Eog Cha, MD
Department of Otolaryngology, Joong Ang Gil General Hospital, Inchon, Korea
Sucralfate와 Guaiazulene이 편도 적출술 후 치유과정에 미치는 영향에 대한 비교 고찰
조경숙 · 최창준 · 임순광 · 차흥억
중앙 길병원 이비인후과
ABSTRACT

Tonsillectomy is one of the most common procedures in otolaryngologic departments and results in severe throat pain, ear pain, trismus, and postoperative bleeding until the exposed and inflammed muscle becomes covered with regenerated mucosa. A variety of topical agents and operative techniques have been used in an attempt to reduce post-tonsillectomy morbidity. Sucralfate binds with fibrinous exudates of duodenal ulcers, forming a protective barrier that promotes healing. Guaiazulene (Gelam) inhibits histamine release and has a very marked anti-inflammatory action. A double-blind, randomized, prospective study was impleted in 60 adult patients to determine whether sucuralfate and Guaiazulene, given four times daily for 10 days as a swish and swallow, would significantly reduce postoperative pain and promote healing and recovery. Sucralfate and Guaiazulene (Gelma) is a safe and well-tolerated topical agent that offers significant pain reduction and may promote healing in tonsillectony patients. 

Keywords: TonsillectomySucralfateGelma(Guaiazulene)Post-tonsillectomy morbidity.
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