Details of Coblation Tonsillectomy

A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the tonsils. Tonsils are two small glands located in the back of your throat to fight infection, but sometimes the tonsils themselves become infected.

• Large adenoids
• Breathing difficulty
• Loud snoring
• Breathlessness while sleep
• Hearing loss
• Blocked, stuffy nose
• Difficulty swallowing

1. Physical examination
2. Blood tests
3. An X-ray exam of the throat
4. Sleep study

Two common methods to perform:

Cold Knife: In this, the surgeon removes tonsils with a scalpel.

Cauterization: It involves burning away the tissues through this process.

• Swelling
• Infection
• Bleeding
• Reaction to anesthetics

• A sore throat
• Minor bleeding
• Earaches
• A blocked nose