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Tonsillectomy

Known as: Tonsillectomy without adenoidectomy, surgical removal of the tonsil, Tonsillectomies 
Surgical removal of a tonsil or tonsils. (Dorland, 28th ed)
National Institutes of Health

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AdenoidectomyEar, nose and throatEducational aspectsGut associated lymphoid tissue

Broader (3)

ExcisionOtorhinolaryngologic Surgical ProceduresProcedures on Tonsils & Adenoids

Narrower (1)

adenotonsillectomy

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Review
2014
Review
2014
Death or Neurologic Injury after Tonsillectomy in Children with a Focus on Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Houston, We Have a Problem!
BACKGROUND:Obesity is epidemic in the United States and with it comes an increased incidence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA… 
Review
2013
Review
2013
Obstructive sleep apnoea in children: perioperative considerations.
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) has become a major public health concern as its incidence and severity have increased in tandem… 
Highly Cited
2012
Highly Cited
2012
Is day surgery safe? A Danish multicentre study of morbidity after 57,709 day surgery procedures
Day surgery is expanding in several countries, and it is important to collect information about quality. The aim of this study… 
Highly Cited
2011
Highly Cited
2011
Risk factors for postoperative hemorrhage following tonsillectomy
To identify the main risk factors associated with postoperative hemorrhage following tonsillectomy. 
Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
Dexmedetomidine Infusion for Analgesia and Prevention of Emergence Agitation in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Undergoing Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
BACKGROUND:Dexmedetomidine, a specific &agr;2 agonist, has an analgesic-sparing effect and reduces emergence agitation. We… 
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Comparison of Posttonsillectomy Pain Using the Ultrasonic Scalpel, Coblator, and Electrocautery
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
The effect of adenotonsillectomy in children with OSA.
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Dexamethasone Decreases Vomiting by Children After Tonsillectomy
We evaluated the effect of dexamethasone on vomiting after elective tonsillectomy in 133 healthy children aged 2-12 yr in a… 
Review
1977
Review
1977
Changes in tonsillectomy rates associated with feedback and review.
Among 13 Vermont Hospital Service Areas, tonsillectomy rates decreased over a five-year period. In 1969, the rates in seven areas… 
Highly Cited
1971
Highly Cited
1971
Effect of tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy on nasopharyngeal antibody response to poliovirus.
Abstract Poliovirus antibody levels in nasopharynx and serum were studied before and after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy in 40… 
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