Reasons for Tonsillectomy

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Common misconceptions about tonsillectomy.



Reasons for Tonsillectomy

There are several reasons why doctors may recommend tonsillectomy. Tonsillectomy is an effective treatment for sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in children, which is most commonly caused by enlarged tonsils and adenoids. Another common reason for tonsillectomy is for the treatment of recurrent or chronic tonsillitis.

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Low-temperature technologies have been shown in clinical studies to reduce postoperative pain and shorten recovery time.1,2


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If you suspect that your child is experiencing sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) or sleep apnea, contact your physician for an appointment.

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  1. Temple RH, Timms MS. Paediatric coblation tonsillectomy. Int J Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2001;61:195-198.
  2. Timms MS, Temple RH. Coblation tonsillectomy: a double blind randomized controlled study. J Laryngology & Otology. 2002;116:450-452.


Fact or Fiction?

Common misconceptions about tonsillectomy.