What is a tonsillectomy and how does it work?
What Is A Tonsillectomy? A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the tonsils.
Does tonsillectomy affect your immune system?
Does tonsillectomy affect your immune system?
However, the majority of the evidence suggests that whist there may be minor short-term decreases in immunity, there are no major detrimental immune system effects resulting from the procedures. The current evidence suggests that tonsillectomy has no significant effect on the immune system in general.
Do you have to stay overnight for a total tonsillectomy?
Do you have to stay overnight for a total tonsillectomy?
Tonsillectomy is usually done as an outpatient procedure. That means you'll be able to go home the day of the surgery. An overnight stay is possible if complications arise or if the surgery is done on a young child, or if you have a complex medical condition.
What is the difference between a tonsillectomy and an adenoidectomy?
A tonsillectomy is surgery to remove your tonsils. The tonsils are 2 large lumps of tissue in the back of your throat. An adenoidectomy is surgery to remove your adenoids.
How long does tonsil and adenoid removal surgery take?
How long does tonsil and adenoid removal surgery take?
The surgeon removes the tonsils and adenoids through your child's mouth. This means there are no incisions (cuts) needed on the outside of the skin. T&A surgery usually takes about 30 minutes, but your child will be away from you for up to two hours. This time is used for preparing your child for surgery, and allows for transfer and recovery time.
What happens if my child does not have a tonsillectomy?
What happens if my child does not have a tonsillectomy?
For children with sleep difficulties due to enlarged tonsils and/or adenoids, not having the surgery may result in daytime sleepiness, behaviour problems or growth and development concerns. What do I need to know? You will be given instructions from your doctor or nurse on fasting before the surgery.
Can you go home the same day after a tonsillectomy?
Tonsillectomy is an outpatient procedure which usually means patients can go home after their surgery, the same day. However, if there are complications, or if the surgery is performed on a young child, an overnight stay may be necessary. Surgeons should provide detailed preoperative and postoperative care lists to help answer questions.
