Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure in which both palatine tonsils are fully removed from the back of the throat. The procedure is mainly performed...

Coblation tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure in which the patient's tonsils are removed by destroying the surrounding tissues that attach them to the...

macrolides may be used. In children with frequent episodes of tonsillitis, tonsillectomy modestly decreases the risk of future episodes. About 7.5% of people...

but not necessarily, cause a sore throat and fever. In chronic cases, tonsillectomy may be indicated. The palatine tonsils are located in the isthmus of...

reduced by icy or cold foods. The procedure is often combined with tonsillectomy (this combination is usually called an "adenotonsillectomy" or "T&A")...

collect the debris, preventing trapped material from forming stones. Tonsillectomy may be indicated if bad breath due to tonsillar stones persists despite...

reconstruction Myringotomy and tubes Obstructive sleep apnea – pediatric Tonsillectomy Dysphonia/hoarseness Laryngitis Reinke's edema Vocal cord nodules and...

streptococcal pharyngitis. They do not typically occur in those who have had a tonsillectomy. Diagnosis is usually based on the symptoms. Medical imaging may be...

exhibits the pairings: Sibling Patient No tonsillectomy Tonsillectomy No tonsillectomy 37 7 Tonsillectomy 15 26 {\displaystyle {\begin{array}{cc}&{\...

antibiotics, e.g. amoxicillin and azithromycin. Surgical removal (tonsillectomy) may be advised if the tonsils obstruct the airway or interfere with...