Why is it necessary to remove tonsils?
i.zean- Tonsillectomy is still a common operation and considered one of the most common major surgical procedure performed in children. This procedure is still surrounded by controversy, especially regarding indications for surgery. Diseased tonsils are associated with chronic bacterial infection. The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) publishes clinical indicators for surgical procedures as follows: Absolute indications Enlarged tonsils that cause upper airway obstruction, severe dysphagia, sleep disorders, or cardiopulmonary complications Peritonsillar abscess that is unresponsive to medical management and drainage documented by surgeon, unless surgery is performed during acute stage Tonsillitis resulting in febrile convulsions Tonsils requiring biopsy to define tissue pathology Relative indications Three or more tonsil infections per year despite adequate medical therapy Persistent foul taste or breath due to chronic tonsillitis that is not responsive
