Tonsillectomy - Indications: deeper dive into why and when we would take them out
Tonsillectomy - Indications
When do we consider taking out the tonsils?
Why would we perform a tonsillectomy?
Summary - we take out the tonsils when:
7 severe tonsil infections in 1 year
5 severe tonsil infections in each year for 2 years in a row
3 severe tonsil infections in each year for 3 years in a row or more
1 episode of tonsillitis lasting months
possibly with a peri-tonsillar abscess
Sleep apnea present (OSA)
chronic mouth breathing for concerns of jaw development
muffled speech
swallowing issues
tonsil stones
mass or lesion on tonsil with concern for cancer
Medical Disclaimer: All comments are generalizations and intended to be for educational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Видео Tonsillectomy - Indications: deeper dive into why and when we would take them out канала Gene Liu, MD, MMM
When do we consider taking out the tonsils?
Why would we perform a tonsillectomy?
Summary - we take out the tonsils when:
7 severe tonsil infections in 1 year
5 severe tonsil infections in each year for 2 years in a row
3 severe tonsil infections in each year for 3 years in a row or more
1 episode of tonsillitis lasting months
possibly with a peri-tonsillar abscess
Sleep apnea present (OSA)
chronic mouth breathing for concerns of jaw development
muffled speech
swallowing issues
tonsil stones
mass or lesion on tonsil with concern for cancer
Medical Disclaimer: All comments are generalizations and intended to be for educational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Видео Tonsillectomy - Indications: deeper dive into why and when we would take them out канала Gene Liu, MD, MMM
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