Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and perioperative bleeding in paediatric tonsillectomy

Lewis, Sharon R and Nicholson, Amanda and Cardwell, Mary E and Siviter, Gretchen and Smith, Andrew F (2013) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and perioperative bleeding in paediatric tonsillectomy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 7. CD003591. ISSN 1469-493X

Abstract

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used for pain relief following tonsillectomy in children. However, as they inhibit platelet aggregation and prolong bleeding time they could cause increased perioperative bleeding. The overall risk remains unclear. This review was originally published in 2005 and was updated in 2010 and in 2012.