Tonsils

Adenoids; Tonsillectomy; Tonsillitis

Throat after tonsillectomy A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure in which the tonsils are removed. Sometimes the adenoids are removed at the same time. Tonsillectomy may be indicated when the patient: Experiences frequent bouts of acute tonsillitis. The number indicating tonsillectomy varies with the severity of the episodes. One case, even severe, is generally not enough for most surgeons to decide tonsillectomy is indicated. Has chronic tonsillitis, consisting of persistent, moder ...