Tongue Depressor-related Tongue Swelling

Tongue Depressor-related Tongue Swelling in Adenoidectomy Surgeries in Pediatric Patients

This study aimed to detect tongue swelling induced by the pressure exerted by tongue depressor; swelling detection was made through tongue surface area measurement using ultrasonography (USG) in pediatric patients who underwent adenoidectomy surgeries.

The tongue is an ideal organ for ultrasonography (USG) evaluation. This study aimed to detect the occurrence of tongue swelling through USG examination and to educate clinicians about the association between subacute tongue swelling and tongue depressor in pediatric patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients aged 16 years or younger
• Undergo adenoidectomy surgery
• Patients informed consent obtained from the parents

Inclusion Criteria for control group:

• Patients aged 16 years or younger
• Patients who did not need adenoidectomy surgery and any head and neck procedures
• Patients who underwent endotracheal intubation under general anesthesia except adenoidectomy and head and neck surgery.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients aged older than 16 years
• Patients with a history of syndromal craniofacial abnormalities
• Patients with systemic disorders and other otolaryngologic problems