Type of Surgery
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Last updated: 11/24/2009
BOOKS
Bluestone, C. D. Pediatric otolaryngology Philadelphia: Saunders, 2003.
Lee, K. J. Essential otolaryngology: head and neck surgery. New York: McGraw-Hill Medical Pub. Division, 2003.
Markel, H....
and F. A. Oski. The Practical Pediatrician: The A toZ Guide to Your Child's Health, Behavior, and Safety. New York: W. H. Freeman and Co., 1995.
PERIODICALS
Felder-Puig, R., A. Maksys, C. Noestlinger, et al. "Using a children's book to prepare children and parents for elective ENT surgery: results of a randomized clinical trial."International Journal of Pediatrics and Otorhinolaryngology 67 (January 2003): 35–41.
Homer, J. J., J. Swallow, and P. Semple. " Audit of pain management at home following tonsillectomy in children."Journal of Laryngology and Otology 115 (March 2001): 205–208.
Kokki, H. and R. Ahonen. "Pain and activity disturbance after paediatric day case adenoidectomy."Paediatric Anaesthesiology 7 (1997): 227–231.
Kvaerner, K. J., P. Nafstad, and J. J. Jaakkola. "Otolaryngological surgery and upper respiratory tract infections in children: an epidemiological study."Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology 111 (November 2002): 1034–1039.
McClay, J. E. "Resistant bacteria in the adenoids: a preliminary report."Archives of Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery 123 (May 2000): 625–629.
ORGANIZATIONS
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. One Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. (703) 806-4444.
American College of Surgeons. 633 N. Saint Claire St., Chicago, IL 60611. (312) 202-5000.
OTHER
American College of Surgeons. "Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy." February 21, 2003 [cited April 23, 2003].
BUPA. "Adenoidectomy." [cited April 23, 2003].
Texas Pediatric Surgical Associates. "Adenoids and Adenoidectomy." [cited April 23, 2003].
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Using graphic animation, this video shows the step by step process for removing tonsils and adenoids, including these anatomical structures that are located in the throat.
Patient's mouth is held open with tubes (A). A mirror is used to visualize the adenoids during the procedure (B). The adenoids are removed with a side-to-side or front-to-back motion (C). Bleeding is controlled with a cauterizing tool (D). (Illustration by GGS Inc.)
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Adenoidectomy is the surgical removal of the adenoids. They may be removed for several reasons, including impaired breathing through the nose and chronic infections or earaches. The surgery is common. It is most often done on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia. Post-operative pain is generally minimal and prevented with an abundance of icy or cold foods, though dairy foods such as ice cream should be avoided, as they coat the back of the throat, encouraging the body to produce phlegm, which can interfere with healing. The procedure can sometimes be combined with a tonsillectomy if needed. Recovery time can range from several hours to two or three days (though as age increases so does recovery time).
Adenoidectomy is often performed on children aged 1-6, as adenoids help the body's immune system. Adenoids become vestigial organs in adults.
Other Information
In 2000, children's risk of surgery increased from 17.9% in 1981 to 20.2% in 1998/99, while ENT surgery rates increased by 21% over the period.
From: NCBI
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