Surgical tool choice affects virus spread risk during throat procedures

A new study compares how much virus-laden aerosol escapes into operating rooms during tonsillectomy, depending on whether surgeons use electrocautery or cold dissection techniques. The findings could reshape surgical protocols and infection control measures in ENT clinics, particularly relevant as hospitals weigh safety investments and staff protection strategies.

Originaltitel: Comparison of aerosol generation between electrocautery and cold dissection tonsillectomy