Adeno- Tonsillectomy

Combination of removal of tonsils in the throat together with burning of the adenoid tissues from the back of the nose

Speciality ENT, Paediatrics
Urgency elective, urgent
Duration 30 min to 1 h
Blood Loss minimal to 250 ml
Anaesthesia General Anaesthetic +/- Gas Induction
Procedures Throat pack
Pain moderate (+++)
Post-op Pain II Tablets, Suppositories, Injection (im, iv)
Hospital Stay Day Surgery (a few hours) to overnight stay
Full Recovery 2 to 4 weeks
Additional Info Throat will be sore for up to 10 days / Eating and drinking as normal / The ears may become sore and the nose may be blocked
created by Dr Taija Nicoli

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