SIGN - Management of Sore Throat and Indications for Tonsillectomy
This guideline,
recommended by the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network for use in Scotland, presents
evidence-based recommendations for the management of acute and recurring sore throat and
indications for tonsillectomy. The guideline considers only tonsillectomy for recurring sore
throat. It does not address tonsillectomy for suspected malignancy or as a treatment for sleep
apnoea, peritonsillar abscess, or other conditions. The published literature is mainly
concerned with a paediatric population and there is little evidence concerning the management
of recurring sore throats in adults. The aim of this guideline is to suggest a rational
approach to the management of acute sore throat in general practice and to provide reasonable
criteria for referral for tonsillectomy. The guideline also provides examples of patient
information leaflets which may assist in management and facilitate decision making about
operation and suggests areas where further research could be productive. The site contains the
full text of the guideline.
Note summary at end of introductory section, and patient leaflets (in the
Annexes).
References:
Harvard,
Vancouver.
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