Adenoidectomy is the surgical removal of the adenoid for reasons which include impaired breathing through the nose, chronic infections, or recurrent earaches...
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Rhinitis Pituitary tumor Empty nose syndrome Severe or recurrent epistaxis Adenoidectomy Caustic ingestion Cricotracheal resection Decannulation Laryngomalacia...
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benign tumors and some malignant tumors; excision of the adenoids (adenoidectomy) by an otolaryngologist; to scrape tartar deposits from tooth enamel...
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unsatisfactory responses to conservative measures may be candidates for adenoidectomy. An adenoidectomy can shrink and reduce nasal obstruction in patients. Patients...
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arched palate. Surgical removal of the adenoid is a procedure called adenoidectomy. Adenoid infection may cause symptoms such as excessive mucus production...
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abscesses. Post-operative inflammation after certain procedures such as adenoidectomy can also lead to this condition in susceptible individuals such as those...
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position in which a patient is placed while undergoing a tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy or uvulopalatopharyngoplasty. In this position both the head and neck...
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fatal. During the post-operative recovery period for a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy, it is common for adult patients to experience a lack of appetite until...
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incidence of laryngospams include patients undergoing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (25%). It is likely that more than 10% of drownings involve laryngospasm...
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Darrow DH, Siemens C (August 2002). "Indications for tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy". Laryngoscope. 112 (8 Pt 2 Suppl 100): 6–10. doi:10.1002/lary.5541121404...
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