Research Notes on Adenoidectomy
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. ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Adenoids are removed because of the following: difficulty in breathing and sleeping at night, constant mouth breathing due to large adenoids and frequent ear infections.1
- Adenoids are on the posterior nasopharyngeal wall posterior to the nasal cavity.2
- All surgical procedures have risks and potential complications.3
Top Resources on Adenoidectomy
- The Children's Hospital at Westmead: Adenoidectomy
- eMedicine: Adenoidectomy
- Bupa: Adenoidectomy In Children
- MedicineNet: Adenoidectomy Surgical Instructions
- YourTotalHealth: Adenoidectomy
- NHS Direct: Adenoids And Adenoidectomy
- Medscape Today: Adenoidectomy May Not Be Needed In Children With Tympanostomy Tubes
- Wellsphere: A 360° View Of Adenoidectomy
Research Notes References
- ↑ The Children's Hospital at Westmead: Adenoidectomy
- ↑ eMedicine: Adenoidectomy
- ↑ MedicineNet: Adenoidectomy Surgical Instructions
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