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.
A surgical procedure to remove swollen or infected tonsils causing breathing difficulties or recurrent infections.
Advanced techniques like CO2 laser tonislectomy may be used for faster recovery and less post-op pain. Popular in US with 65% of all adults undergoing tonsillectomies in the developed world.