Ramu 15-year-old male presents with haemorrhage 5 hours after tonsillectomy. Best treatment for this patient is:: (A) External gauze packing, (B) Antibiotics and mouth wash, (C) Irrigation with cold saline, (D) Re explore immediately
Answer is D. (d) Re explore immediately(Ref. Scott Brown, 8th ed., Vol 2; 288)Hemorrhage following tonsillectomy till within 24 hours is called reactionary hemorrhage and requires re-exploration.