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Comparison of operative time (mean) and intraoperative blood loss (mean ± standard deviation) between the coblation and conventional tonsillectomy arms
| Coblation arm (n = 60) | Conventional arm (n = 60) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operative time (min) | 15 | 11 | NS |
| Intraoperative blood loss (ml) | 11 ± 7.87 | 34 ± 12.89 | 0.009 |
NS not significant
