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When should tonsils and adenoids be removed?

Adenoids are similar to tonsils but located in back of the nasal cavity. Tonsils and adenoids are often removed when they become large and inflamed and begin to cause frequent infections. The procedure to remove tonsils is known as a tonsillectomy, and removal of the adenoids is called an adenoidectomy.

What qualifies you for a tonsillectomy?

A health care provider might recommend removing the tonsils if a child gets a lot of tonsil infections (called tonsillitis). Experts define a lot as when a doctor diagnoses a child with at least 7 infections a year, more than 5 infections a year for 2 years in a row, or three infections a year for 3 years.

How do you consent for a tonsillectomy?

I hereby give consent for Dr. to perform a. Tonsillectomy and/or Adenoidectomy upon me. at the First Hill Surgery Center. This has been recommended to me by my physician in order to. Tonsils and/or adenoids will be surgically removed to control infection and chronic obstruction.

What are the guidelines for tonsil removal?

Tonsillectomy may be considered for recurrent throat infection with a frequency of at least 7 episodes in the past year or at least 5 episodes per year for 2 years or at least 3 episodes per year for 3 years with documentation in the medical record for each episode of sore throat and 1 or more of the following:

What are the 5 indications of tonsillectomy?

Relative indications Three or more tonsil infections per year despite adequate medical therapy. Persistent foul taste or breath due to chronic tonsillitis that is not responsive to medical therapy. Chronic or recurrent tonsillitis in a streptococcal carrier not responding to beta-lactamase-resistant antibiotics.

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What are the criteria for tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy?

Relative indications for both procedures are adenotonsillar hyperplasia with upper airway obstruction, dysphagia, or speech impairment, and halitosis. Otitis media and recurrent or chronic rhinosinusitis or adenoiditis are relative indications for adenoidectomy but not tonsillectomy.

What is nice criteria for tonsillectomy?

Indications for tonsillectomy include recurrent acute or chronic tonsillitis, peritonsillar abscess and pharyngeal obstruction/obstructive sleep apnoea. Life-threatening complications of these conditions are rare and the main aim of surgery is to relieve symptoms.

What are the post op instructions for tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy?

You should rest at home for the first 48 hours. Activity may increase as strength returns. Generally, you may return to work approximately 10 days following a tonsillectomy, and about 3 days after an adenoidectomy. You should avoid vigorous activity for 14 days after surgery.

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