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with a surgical suction instrument called a microdebrider. With this procedure, bleeding is controlled either with packing or suction cautery.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agomost commonly removed through the mouth after placing an instrument to open the mouth and retract the palate. A mirror is used to see the adenoids behind the nasal cavity
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What is the lymphoid tissue behind the nasal cavity called?
Adenoids
What are adenoids?
Adenoids are lymph nodes located in the throat. They are commonly called "tonsils."
The pharyngeal tonsils are also called the adenoids?
Palatine tonsils and adenoids are NOT synonymous. Palatine tonsils, sometimes called faucial tonsils, are found at the back of the throat. Adenoids are the pharyngeal tonsils, located in the back of the nasal cavity.
What is the largest lymphatic organs in the body are the tonsils and adenoids?
The largest lymphatic organs in the body are the tonsils and adenoids.
Is air inhaled through the mouth is as clean as the air inhaled through the nose?
Air inhaled through the mouth is not as clean as air inhaled through the nose. Reason for this is that when we inhale air through our nose than it get filtered by hair present in our nose. But air inhaled through our mouth goes directly in without any filtration.
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.
What can you remove from your nose to breathe better from surgery?
You may be talking about adenoids, which can produce excess mucus if they become infected and obstruct the airflow through the nose. A process called adenoidectomy removes adenoids.
Can a dog have adenoids?
A dog does have adenoids. When the adenoids in dogs become a problem; such as snoring and chronic throat infections, the adenoids can be removed.
What role do adenoids play in childhood?
In childhood, adenoids and tonsils are believed to play a role in fighting infections by producing antibodies that attack bacteria entering the body through the mouth and nose.
Are adenoids removed along with tonsils?
Sometimes
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.
How can adenoids be removed by electrocautery?
The adenoids can also be removed by electrocautery with a suction Bovie, an instrument with a hollow center to suction blood and a rim of metal to achieve coagulation
What is the portion of the pharynx that connects to the nose and contains the adenoids?
nosapharynx
What is the medical term meaning lymph tissue at the back of the nose?
Adenoids
Do you have tonsils by your nose cavity?
No they are at the back of your throat, your adenoids are at the back of your nasal cavity.
How can adenoids be removed by laser?
The Nd:YAG laser has also been used to remove the adenoids. However, this technique has caused scarring of tissue and is usually avoided.
What is the definition of the Pharynx?
The nasopharynx is the upper part of the pharynx. This is where the adenoids are located and most people have these removed as a child or when they have their tonsils removed.
