This study aimed to detect tongue edema induced by the pressure exerted by tonsillar retractor; edema detection was made through tongue area measurement using ultrasonography (USG) in pediatric patients who underwent tonsillectomy surgeries.
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Change from preoperative measurement to postoperative measurement in tongue area on the ultrasonography imaging.
Timeframe: 2018-2019 (6 months)