Tonsillectomy is considered one of the most frequent minor surgeries conducted on a day-case basis on children, and usually associated with pain and sore throat. This study aimed to include 80 children, ASA physical status I\&II aged 4-15 years, and undergoing tonsillectomy. The purpose of this study is to determine the analgesic efficacy of topically applied lidocaine and tramadol in relieving post-operative pain in children following tonsillectomy.
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modified visual analogue pain score (m-VAS)
Timeframe: "day 7" after surgery