Tonsillectomy
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Tonsillectomy
Tonsillectomy is the surgical procedure to remove both palatine tonsils, two oval-shaped lymphoid tissue masses at the back of the throat, is known as a tonsillectomy.
Indications
Tonsillectomy surgery by Dr. Sanjay Kewalramani is performed under general anesthesia, and post-surgical recovery takes 10-14 days. Cold steel tools (blade) or specialist surgical instruments such as a Coblator/ cautery are most often used.
Almost all patients experience throat soreness following tonsillectomy surgery, which generally lasts 3-5 days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the tonsils, usually due to recurrent infections or breathing problems.
It is recommended for frequent tonsil infections, enlarged tonsils causing breathing or sleep issues, or suspected abnormal growth.
There is some throat pain and discomfort during recovery, which is managed with pain relief medication.
Recovery typically takes 1 to 2 weeks, with a soft diet recommended during healing.
Yes, it is a common and safe procedure in children when medically indicated.