The effect of postoperative steroid dosing on readmission rates following radiofrequency ablation tonsillectomy.

Objective: To examine the effect of postoperative steroid dosage on postoperative telephone calls, emergency department (ED) visits, and hemorrhage rates for two groups receiving different steroid dosing following radiofrequency ablation tonsillectomy.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review between January 1, 2014 and January 1, 2019.

Setting: Tertiary care pediatric hospital.