This study evaluates the outcome of offering day-case adenotonsillectomy in a hospital in the tropics. Seventy-seven patients with adenotonsillitis requiring surgery were admitted, operated upon and discharged within 12 h and were also evaluated for complications. There were no complications severe enough to warrant readmission. Day-case adenotonsillectomy is safe and acceptable in a developing country.
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