the surgical removal of the adenoids--small lumps of tissue that lie in the back of the throat behind the nose.
surgical removal of hte adenoids from the nasopharynx.
there's no icd9 code for tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy because it is a surgical procedure.. if surgical procedure done, you can code V45.89 code. Look for status post/ Postoperative NEC
One would need an adenoidectomy when their adenoid (glands that air passes when one breathes) is damaged and not able to be repaired. The surgery helps repair air flow through your body.
the Abbreviations of T&A means Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy. In school it means a teacher assistant
T&A (yep, it's the other "T&A")
A child who has undergone an adenoidectomy should rest at home for at least one week to avoid possible infections at school. Swimming should not be allowed for at least 10 days after the operation
998.11 Hemorrhage complicating a procedure
Because it is one of a symptom of that disease.
There's a swallowing dyfunction after tonsillectomy or called dysphagia
medical history physical examination throat bacterial cultures x rays blood tests
erfectly normal
the surgeon may insert a pack of gauze into the nose to stop the blood flow for subsequent removal after a day or two.