Celecoxib as a non-inferior alternative to ibuprofen in post-tonsillectomy pain and bleeding control.
INTRODUCTION Post-tonsillectomy pain represents the major morbidity of the procedure, contributing to poor oral intake, dehydration, and hemorrhage. Ibuprofen, a non-selective cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitor, is commonly used for post-operative analgesia but demonstrates potent platelet inhibition. Celecoxib, a selectiv...