Adenotonsillectomy - Meddco

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ADENOTONSILLECTOMY
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INDEX

• INTRODUCTION
• ADENOTOSILLECTOMY TONSILLECTOMY
• ADENOIDS
• ADENOTONSILLECTOMY IN KIDS
• PROCEDURE
• RECOVERY AFTER THE SURGERY
• ABOUT MEDDCO

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INTRODUCTION

• Adenotonsillectomy is an operation to remove both
  the adenoids and tonsils. The adenoids are
  removed for reasons which include impaired
  breathing through the nose, chronic infections,
  or recurrent earaches. It is the most commonly
  administered treatment for SDB in children.
• Adenoids are a patch of tissues that are high up
  in the throat and behind nose, tonsils are fleshy
  pads located at the each side of back of the
  throat.

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ADENOTOSILLECTOMY TONSILLECTOMY

• ADENOTONSILLECTOMY
• It is the surgical procedure to remove both
  tonsils and adenoids.
• Adenoids are a patch of tissues above the throat
  and behind nose.
• This surgery is performed to treat sleep apnoea,
  breathing problems etc.

• TONSILLECTOMY
• It is the surgical procedure to remove tonsils
  only.
• Tonsils are fleshy pads located at the each side
  of back of the throat.
• It is usually performed to treat sleep disorders

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ADENOIDS

• The adenoids are a mass of soft tissue behind the
  nasal cavity. Like lymph nodes, adenoids are part
  of the immune system and are made of the same
  type of tissue. 

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ADENOTONSILLECTOMY IN KIDS

• It is the most common type of surgery in
  children.
• The two main indications for adenotonsillectomy
  are recurrent tonsillitis sleep apnoea.
• It is also performed to treat SDB in children.
• It is usually performed in children between the
  age of 1 7.
• By the time the child turns 7 adenoids began to
  shrink they disappear when the child reaches
  teenage years.

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PROCEDURE

• The procedure usually takes less than an hour.
• The child will be given general anaesthesia.
• This surgery does not require any stiches.
• The surgeon may cut the tonsils and adenoids out
  using a blade or a specialized surgical tool.
• There will be a raw patch in mouth, like a graze.
• The child can go home in few hours after the
  surgery is done.

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ISSUES AFTER THE SURGERY

• Moderate to severe pain in the throat for one to
  two weeks
• Pain in the ears, neck or jaw
• Nausea and vomiting for a few days
• Mild fever for several days
• Bad breath for up to two weeks
• Swelling of the tongue or throat
• Feeling of something stuck in the throat
• Anxiety or sleep disturbances in children

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RISKS REGARDING THE SURGERY

• Excessive bleeding during the surgery or
  immediately afterwards.
• Dehydration from not drinking enough water.
• Breathing problem because of swelling after the
  surgery.
• Infection at the site of surgery.
• There may be other risks depending if the child
  has any underlining medical condition.

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RECOVERY AFTER THE SURGERY

• It usually takes 1 to 2 weeks to fully recover
  after the surgery.
• Make sure the child drinks enough fluids and eats
  soothing and soft foods.
• The doctor will probably suggest some pain relief
  medications for any discomfort in early days
  after the surgery.
• But the most important factor to recover after
  the surgery is enough rest.

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ABOUT MEDDCO

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