Peritonsillar dexamethasone–bupivacaine vs. bupivacaine infiltration for post-tonsillectomy pain relief in children: a randomized, double-blind, controlled study

Objective Post-tonsillectomy pain is one of the most frequent morbidities of tonsillectomy surgery. Currently, there is no standard protocol for post-tonsillectomy pain control. In our study, we aimed to compare the effects of perioperative peritonsillar dexamethasone–bupivacaine and bupivacaine-alone infiltration on pain control in pediatric patients.