Tonsillectomy

Removal of Enlarged Tonsils, or Tonsillectomy

If large tonsils are present, they should be removed or reduced in size. Conventional tonsillectomy is effective, but this procedure is associated with seven to ten days of postoperative throat pain and the risk of hemorrhage. Newer techniques are available to reduce the size of the tonsils without removing them, decreasing postoperative pain and bleeding risk.