Abstract:
Objective
To analyze the result of using low-temperature plasma knife to completely excise adenoid and tonsil in children during and after the operation.
Methods
Totally 300 children receiving adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy in Shenyang Children's Hospital From January 2015 to May 2016 were chosen, and low-temperature plasma knife was used in these children.
Results
The use of plasma knife under nasal endoscope in the excision of tonsil and adenoid had the advantage of less bleeding, precise excision, shorter time of operation, less pain after operation and better recovery of wound surface and the complications of adenoid.
Conclusion
The use of plasma knife under nasal endoscope in tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy has significant clinical effect, which can reduce the blood loss, shorten operation time and alleviate the postoperative pain, so it is a very effective treatment for tonsil hypertrophy, adenoid hypertrophy and the complications related to adenoid hypertrophy.

Key words: Adenoid hypertrophy, Tonsil, Low-temperature plasma knife, Nasal endoscopy, Child