TONSILLECTOMY
SURGERY
Tonsillectomy is the removal of your tonsils. The removal of your tonsils is usually recommended to treat sleep apnea or recurrent infections of the tonsils.
Tonsillectomy is the removal of your tonsils. The removal of your tonsils is usually recommended to treat sleep apnea or recurrent infections of the tonsils.
A tonsillectomy is a outpatient procedure performed under general anesthesia. An overnight stay might be required if complications occur. Your surgeon will start my cutting out the tonsils or the use of a specialized surgical tool that uses heat or sound waves to remove or destroy tissues.
After surgery pain in the throat and ears is most common. Here are some steps that can help reduce pain, promote recovery and prevent further complications:
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