Contents:
- Medical Video: Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy using Electrocautery Technique
- What is tonsillectomy?
- What should I know before undergoing tonsillectomy?
- What should I do before undergoing tonsillectomy?
- What is the process of tonsillectomy?
- What should I do after undergoing tonsillectomy?
Medical Video: Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy using Electrocautery Technique
Definition
What is tonsillectomy?
Tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of tonsils / tonsils, part of a group of lymphoid tissues (such as the glands in the neck) that play a role in fighting infections that are inhaled or ingested. Tonsillitis occurs when the tonsils have been infected. This causes pain, fever and difficulty swallowing and can make people feel unwell.
When do I have to undergo tonsillectomy?
This operation is recommended because it is the only effective way to stop the threatening tonsillitis. Continuous sore throat will disappear after surgery to remove the tonsils.
Prevention & warning
What should I know before undergoing tonsillectomy?
In children, the frequent cycle of infection can be broken with antibiotic treatment. For adults, this treatment tends to be less effective. Inflammation and sore throats that are prevented by surgery are probably caused by viruses and not bacteria. Surgery causes several risks and requires time for recovery.
Process
What should I do before undergoing tonsillectomy?
In the surgical preparation stage, make sure you tell your doctor about your health condition, the medications you are taking, as well as all kinds of allergies you have. The anesthesiologist will explain the anesthesia procedure and give further instructions. Make sure you follow all doctor's instructions, including a ban on eating and drinking before surgery. In general, you are required to fast for six hours before the surgery is done. However, you may be allowed to consume drinks like coffee a few hours before the surgery.
What is the process of tonsillectomy?
This operation is carried out under general anesthesia and usually takes about 30 minutes. The surgeon will perform tonsillectomy through the patient's mouth. They will slice tonsils from the underlying muscle layer, use heat to remove tonsils and sterilize the area, or use radio frequency energy to remove tonsils. The surgeon will also stop excessive bleeding.
What should I do after undergoing tonsillectomy?
After surgery, you are allowed to go home the next day. Postoperative pain will continue to appear for up to two weeks and tends to feel more severe in the morning. Usually patients need recovery time for two weeks before returning to work, school, and meet with many people. Regular exercise is also proven to accelerate the healing process. But before deciding to exercise, you should ask for a doctor's advice.
Complications
What complications can occur?
Every surgical procedure must have its own risks, as well as tonsillectomy. The surgeon will explain all kinds of risks that may occur after surgery. Common complications that can occur after surgery are the effects of post anesthesia, excessive bleeding, or blood clots in the deep vein (deep vein thrombosis or DVT).
For tonsillectomy, complications that can occur are:
● small pieces of tonsils may remain
● lingual tonsillitis
● changes in taste capabilities
● feel an abnormality in the throat
You can reduce the risk of complications by following the doctor's directions before surgery, such as fasting and stopping taking certain drugs.
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