Adenoidectomy

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Adenoidectomy
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What is Adenoidectomy?

• Adenoidectomy is a surgery done to remove the
  adenoids. An adenoid is an enlarged lymphatic
  tissue located in the back of the nose and the
  throat near to tonsils. They are removed if they
  block breathing through the nose and if they
  cause chronic ear-aches or deafness. This surgery
  is often done on outpatient basis under general
  anesthesia.
• The adenoids produce white blood cells that help
  fight infections. Typically, the adenoids shrink
  during adolescence and may disappear by teenage.
  The tissue composition of adenoids is the same as
  that of the tonsils, the surgery for
  adenoidectomy is done by an otolaryngologists.
  Often, both tonsils and adenoids are surgically
  removed at the same time. The patient recovery
  time can range from 7 hours to 3 days and is
  discharged on the same day. Whereas, the complete
  recovery time usually takes 1 to 2 weeks.

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Before the Procedure

• The patient has to undergo certain blood tests,
  X-rays, throat examinations, etc. before
  proceeding further for the surgery. It is also
  recommended for the patient to discuss all the
  problems and discomforts completely with the
  doctor before the surgery. On analysing the
  diagnostic reports the doctor discuss the
  treatment plans and other complications with the
  patient.

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How it is performed?
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How It Is Performed?
An adenoidectomy is done under general
anaesthesia so you wont feel any pain during the
procedure. The surgeon will first locate the
adenoids and then remove it either by scraping it
away using a special instrument called curette,
or by applying heat using a diathermy instrument.
A diathermy instrument produces high-frequency
electrical currents that burn the adenoids. Once
the surgery is over gauze is applied to stop the
bleeding. After the bleeding stops, the wound
surface is left to heal which heals within a few
days.
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Recovery

• It is recommended to eat and drink cold food and
  liquids (e.g. ice cream) on the day of the
  operation as cold liquids and desserts are
  soothing for the throat. Dont eat spicy or hot
  foods or foods that are hard and crunchy for a
  couple of weeks. You can use an ice collar it
  can help in reducing swelling and pain. It is
  important to follow the guidelines of your
  doctor, as this helps in healing faster and will
  give you speedy recovery.

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Potential Risks
Adenoid removal is usually a well-tolerated
operation. Risks from any surgery include
bleeding and infection at the surgery site. There
are also risks associated with anesthesia, such
as allergic reactions and breathing problems..
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