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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
High-Yield Explanation
(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.

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