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Absoloute indications for tonsillectomy include:
Suspicion of malignancy
Large adenoids or tonsils causing obstructive sleep apnoea in children
As part of another proceedure
Relative indications include:
Recurrent acute tonsillitis
3 attacks/year for 3 years
5 attacks in any one year
More than 1 quinsey on the same side
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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.
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.
Can a person who has undergone a tonsillectomy donate blood?
tonsillectomy person should not donate bloo
What gets removed during a tonsillectomy?
Both the tonsils are removed during tonsillectomy
How long before you can return to work after adult tonsillectomy?
It takes approximately three weeks to return to work after an adult tonsillectomy.
What is it called when you get your tonsils taken out?
Tonsillectomy.
What sutures are used for tonsillectomy?
linen
How many syllables are there in the word tonsillectomy?
5
Can you chew tobacco after tonsillectomy?
No.
What is the icd 9 code for tonsillectomy?
42820
