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Both the tonsils are removed during tonsillectomy
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What is tonsillectomy mean?
A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the tonsils, which are two small glands located at the back of the throat. This procedure is often done to treat recurrent tonsillitis or breathing problems caused by enlarged tonsils.
What is the surgical term for having your tonsils removed?
I think it is called tonsillectomy I heard it on a cartoon
What is a tonsillectomy?
This is the the medical term for having your tonsils removed.
What are some common reasons that one would need their adenoids removed?
Adenoids tend to be removed during childhood as part of a tonsillectomy. Adenoids would be removed if they are blocking an airway, if the child is either having difficulty breathing through the nose or at night, or if the child has chronic ear infections.
Should adenoids be removed at the age of 12 years?
Only if there is a medical reason to do so. In most cases, the adenoids are only removed as part of a tonsillectomy.
When tonsills are removed what is it called when you get a sore throat?
Post operative pain, post tonsillectomy pain, sore throat.
How soon can you get a tonsillectomy?
There is no preferred age. Tonsils are removed only if a person gets tonsillitis, and then only if it is a serious case. Most tonsillitis is caused by a virus which can be treated with antibiotics. If someone gets repeated infections then surgery may be recommended by your doctor.
What does this mean tonsillectomy?
Tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of the tonsils
What is the suffix for tonsillectomy?
The suffix in tonsillectomy is -ectomy which means to cut out or remove by cutting.
What instrument is used to keep the mouth open during a tonsillectomy?
Whoever is interested is surgical instruments used in tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy can see all of them on this site:http://zdravotni.humad.cz/soubor/19/Tonsils.pdfI hope you will find everything you need there.Maja
Can you have strep throat after tonsillectomy?
Tonsillectomy does not give you any protection against strep throat.
What is a surgical procedure performed on the pharynx?
Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure performed on the pharynx.
