Tonsil removal, also known as a tonsillectomy, is a surgical procedure to remove the palatine tonsils, which are located in the back of the throat. This common operation aims to alleviate recurring tonsillitis and its complications such as sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea, and difficulty swallowing.
Tonsil removal, also known as a tonsillectomy, is a surgical procedure to remove the palatine tonsils, which are located in the back of the throat. This common operation aims to alleviate recurring tonsillitis and its complications such as sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea, and difficulty swallowing.