Abstract:
Introduction: Tonsillectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures among children
around the world and management of post tonsillectomy complications are very important.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of acupuncture on the amount of pain, nausea and
vomiting after tonsillectomy in children.
Methods: In this study, two researchers searched individually for qualifed articles on the effects of acupuncture
on post-tonsillectomy pain, nausea and vomiting using PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Google scholar
and Ovid databases by September 2018.
Results: After critically appraising the searched studies, 12 studies were selected and entered into a systematic
review. Among the studies, various acupuncture methods were used.
Conclusion: This systematic review shows that acupuncture as a complementary method can prevent and
reduce the severity of complications surrounding tonsillectomy.
