Details of Adenotonsillectomy

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.

• Bacterial infection.
• Chronic inflammation of the adenoids.
• Dysfunction of the Eustachian tube.
• Chronic sinusitis.

• Physical examination.
• Blood tests.
• An X-ray exam of the throat.
• 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.