Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy

Abstract

Recurrent attacks of tonsillitis, peritonsillar or cervical abscess, and debris in deeply fissured tonsils are the most common indications for tonsillectomy. Adenoid hypertrophy and recurrent suppurative otitis media are indications for adenoidectomy. Tonsils and adenoids are usually removed in one operation, even though the procedure is done chiefly for either tonsillar or adenoid disease. Careful preoperative evaluation and postoperative observation are necessary to reduce the morbidity and complications of this operation.