Hemorrhage occurring 6 hours after tonsillectomy is called as -

Complications of tonsillectomy Complications of tonsillectomy may be:- Immediate Delayed Immediate complications Primary hemorrhage : Occurs at the time of operation. It can be controlled by pressure, ligation or electrocoagulation of the bleeding vessels. Reactionary hemorrhage : Occurs within a period of 24 hours. Injury to tonsillar pillars, uvula, soft palate, tongue or superior constrictor muscle due to bad surgical technique. Injury to teeth. Aspiration of blood. Facial oedema : Some patients get oedema of the face particularly of the eyelids. Surgical emphysema