Depression risk in chronic tonsillitis patients underwent tonsillectomy: a global federated health network analysis
Hui‐Chin Chang, Hsin-Yo Lu, Yu-Chen Guo, Chen-Yu Lin, Shiu‐Jau Chen, Shuo‐Yan Gau
Abstract
This real-world analysis found tonsillectomy was associated with a 30% higher 5-year depression risk versus matched non-tonsillectomy patients with chronic tonsillitis. Further mechanistic research is needed to clarify the pathophysiologic association between depression and tonsillectomy. Depression is not commonly mentioned in the current post-tonsillectomy care realm; however, the outcome of our study emphasized the possibility of these suffering condition after operation. Attention to psychological impacts following tonsillectomy is warranted to support patient well-being, leading to better management of post-tonsillectomy individuals.
Topics & Concepts
TonsillectomyMedicinePropensity score matchingTonsillitisDepression (economics)Retrospective cohort studyInternal medicinePediatricsCohort studyCohortSurgeryMacroeconomicsEconomicsObstructive Sleep Apnea ResearchSpondyloarthritis Studies and TreatmentsMusculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation