Tonsillectomy

A Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure in which the patient's tonsils are removed (sometimes along with the patient's adenoidsLumpy clusters of spongy tissue that help protect kids from getting sick. They sit high on each side of the throat behind the nose and the roof of the mouth.). The tonsils are actually lymphoid tissue collections located in the back of our mouth/throat.

Surprisingly the tonsils' purpose is not agreed upon, as some claim that they help our body fight infections and inhaled particles and some say the tonsils do not serve any purpose. What people do agree on is that there is other similar tissue in our throat performing the same duties of fighting infections and the tonsils are not essential. In fact, when the tonsils become diseased, they cause the patient more harm in becoming ill than if they were actually removed.

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When to Have A Tonsillectomy

There are a few conditions in which an Ear Nose & Throat doctor will recommend the surgical removal of a patient's tonsils:

Chronic Tonsillitis - A condition in which the tonsils become infected. This leads to inflammation and anything from mild discomfort to strong pain in the patient's throat.

Peritonsillar Abscess - An abscessA collection of pus that has accumulated in a cavity formed by the tissue. is formed in tissues adjacent to the tonsils. This can happen either after a tonsil infection or as an independent and unrelated growth.

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea - A condition in which large tonsils cause breathing difficulties. This can present itself a severe condition as large tonsils can physically block the passage of the airflow and cause snoring, pauses in breathing while asleep and even lack of concentration during the day.

Tonsil Removal Surgery

A tonsillectomy is performed by an ENT doctor after thoroughly examining the patient's condition and deciding that the benefits of having this surgery outweigh its risks and complications. It is agreed among medical professionals that the patient's body will not miss the removed tonsils and function properly without them.

The surgery is performed under general anesthesia and is usually quick and relatively complication free. The most common method for this surgery is with the traditional use of a knife, as the surgeon will separate the tonsils from the tissue around them. There is a possibility to perform a partial removal of the tonsil tissue; however, only complete removal will prevent many different diseases affiliated with the tonsils' presence.

The recovery period from a tonsillectomy depends on the patient's age, as the older you are the longer the recovery takes. While children can recover in a short period of 4-5 days, adults can take anywhere from 10-20 days. When the surgery is performed in the traditional method the sutures will melt on their own and no medical removal is required. In order to speed up the recovery and avoid bleeding from the wound, patients should refrain from eating any coarse foods and stick to soft foods and liquids.

Tonsil Removal Surgery Abroad

Once recommend undergoing a tonsillectomy, you want to have the surgery immediately and not wait for another tonsil infection to develop once again. TicketMed will be happy to assist you in researching and scheduling a tonsillectomy at a certified Ear Nose & Throat clinic and doctor, in order for you to have the surgery as soon as possible at the best possible location for you. Contact us or ask for a quote.