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Tonsils are small glands in the throat, one on each side. They are there to fight germs when you are a young child. After the age of about three years, the tonsils become less important in fighting Tonsils and Adenoids germs and usually shrink. Your body can still fight germs without them.
Why take them out?
A tonsillectomy (an operation to remove the tonsils) is only recommended if they are doing more harm than good. The main indication is a history of frequent tonsillitis requiring repeated courses of antibiotics and time off school or work.
Another reason for removing the tonsils is if they are large and block the airway. This may manifest as significant snoring at night with brief pauses in the breathing pattern. A peritonsillar abscess, which is an abscess that develops alongside the tonsil, as a result of tonsil infection is most unpleasant. People who have had a peritonsillar abscess therefore often choose to have a tonsillectomy to prevent having another.
Before the operation
Let us know if you have a chest infection or tonsillitis before the admission date because it may be better to postpone the operation. It is very important to tell us if has you have any unusual bleeding or bruising problems, or if this type of problem might run in the family.
How is the operation done?
You will be asleep under general anaesthesia. The tonsils will be removed through the mouth, and then the bleeding is controlled and then you are woken up and sent to the recovery room. This takes about 30 minutes.
How long will I be in hospital?
In the majority of cases tonsillectomies is done on an outpatient basis.
Possible complications
Tonsil surgery is very safe, but every operation has a small risk. The most serious problem is bleeding. This may rarely need a second operation to stop it. About two out of every 100 children who have their tonsils out will need to be taken back into hospital because of bleeding, and most will settle when treated with strong antibiotics. Only one of every 100 may need a second operation to stop the bleeding. Adults have a slightly higher risk of bleeding than children.
During the operation, there is a very small chance that we may chip or knock out a tooth, especially if it is loose, capped or crowned. Please let us know if you have any teeth like this.
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