| Diathermy tonsillectomy (mean±SD) | Coblation tonsillectomy (mean±SD) | Harmonic scalpel tonsillectomy (mean±SD) | p-value for ANOVA analysis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOE 1 week | 1.39±0.49 | 1.94±0.68 | 1.76±0.44 | <0.001 |
| DOE 2 weeks | 1.94±0.56 | 3.32±0.65 | 3.35±0.49 | <0.001 |
| DOE 4 weeks | 4.76±0.43 | 4.97±0.18 | 4.82±0.39 | 0.04 |