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adenoidectomy
Indications:
- chronic middle ear effusion due to obstruction of the eustachian tube by the adenoids [1]
Contraindications:
- recurrent upper respiratory tract infections [1]
Procedure:
- surgical procedure to remove the adenoids (lymphoid tissue in the nasopharynx).
Complications:
- 11% increased risk for upper respiratory tract infections [2]
- 2% increased risk for infections with adenotonsillectomy [2]
Specific
adenotonsillectomy
General
ENT surgery; otorhinolaryngologic surgery; ear, nose & throat surgery
References
- van den Aardweg MTA et al.
Effectiveness of adenoidectomy in children with recurrent upper
respiratory tract infections: Open randomised controlled trial.
BMJ 2011 Sep 6; 343:d5154.
PMID: 21896611
- Byars SG, Stearns SC, Boomsma JJ.
Association of Long-Term Risk of Respiratory, Allergic, and
Infectious Diseases With Removal of Adenoids and Tonsils in
Childhood.
JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. Published online June 7, 2018
PMID: 29879264
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaotolaryngology/fullarticle/2683621
- Rosenfeld RM
Old Barbers, Young Doctors, and Tonsillectomy.
JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. Published online June 7, 2018.
PMID: 29879278
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaotolaryngology/article-abstract/2683618