Thursday, September 30, 2010
Jon's Crazy Deviated Septum and Tonsillectomy Surgery - Final Episode
Final update of my recovery from deviated septum correction and tonsillectomy.
Hana's Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy
This under 2 min video shows Hana (at age 4.75) about to have the surgery & the recovery process in the hospital. She had her tonsils & adenoids removed after being sick with ear & sinus infections, suffered from sleep apnea, snoring and most recently before surgery, behavior problems.
http://www.thewelchlifeblogspot.com for the blog about the surgery & health history.
Vicariously Episode 8: Tonsillectomy
In this very special episode of Vicariously, celebrity guest Janeane Garofalo (24, Wet Hot American Summer, Stella) helps Nick and Evan make a sweet young girl's dream come true... with a bit of unnecessary surgery. Lots of blood and gore: viewer discretion advised.
PreOp® Patient Education Tonsillectomy 1.5
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Your doctor understands that all medical care benefits from close collaboration between physician and patient -- so be sure to review, with your doctor, all risks and alternatives and make sure you understand the reasons behind the recommendation for this particular procedure.
Now let's talk in detail about the procedure your doctor has recommended. That particular recommendation was based on a number of factors:
* the state of your health,
* the severity of your condition,
* an assessment of alternative treatments or procedures and finally,
* the risks associated with doing nothing at all.
And remember, the final decision is up to you. No one can force you to undergo a surgical procedure against your will.
Patient Education
Tonsillectomy is almost always an elective procedure. In other words, your decision to undergo this surgery will most likely be made as a quality of life issue.
The alternative to surgery is simply to live with frequent attacks of tonsillitis and the interruptions to daily life that they can cause.
Fortunately, tonsillectomy is not a complicated procedure and only rarely leads to complications.
Now I'd like to introduce you to another important member of the medical team -- the nurse.
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Your doctor has recommended that you - or your child - undergo surgery to remove you or your child's tonsils. But what does that actually mean?
Your tonsils are located in the throat at the back of your mouth - one on either side of the uvula. Together, your tonsils work to help fight infection entering the body through the mouth. They are part of your immune system.
Occasionally tonsils themselves become infected. This condition is called tonsillitis.
During an attack of tonsillitis, the tonsils can become inflamed and can cause fever and body aches. In addition, tonsillitis can increase the chance of other complicating illnesses, including:
Enlargement of the lymph nodes in the neck.
Enlargement of the tonsils causing difficulty breathing or swallowing.
Recurrent bronchitis. And other conditions caused by infection.
In most cases, a doctor will recommended the surgical removal of tonsils only when tonsillitis becomes chronic and begins to interfere with daily life.
Luckily, in most people, the immune system is more than able to compensate for the loss of the tonsils and having them removed will not in any way weaken you. You should make sure you have spoken to your doctor about the particular reasons behind his or her recommendation.
And remember, the final decision is up to you. No one can force you to undergo a surgical procedure against your will.
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video to show how tonsillectomy is performed
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010
#1- Tonsillectomy- Before and After: Road to Liquid Vicodin
This is the video we took before and after the tonsillectomy. Watch the whole thing, it gets better, especially after they put me on all these drugs!
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy in India
Tonsillectomy is surgery to remove the tonsils. These glands are at the back of your throat. Often, tonsillectomy is done at the same time as adenoidectomy, surgery to remove the adenoid glands.
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TRUE LIFE - I'm Having a Tonsillectomy (Part I)
For a singer, getting your tonsils removed can be a scary thing! (Or anyone for that matter I guess.) Here is my experience of going under the knife. Take a look, if you dare....
Toby After Tonsillectomy
This is Toby in the bed at the surgery center after he had his tonsils and a portion of his adenoid removed.
Vanessa's tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy part 1
I got my tonsils and adenoids out on November 30, 2009. I am a super trooper!
That is why you want tonsillectomy
These Tonsilloliths hide in your tonsils and cause bad breath.. disgusting.. going for a tonsillectomy to stop that!
My Tonsillectomy Before and After OUCH
On December 22nd I had my tonsils out. This is a video documentary of the before (Post Op) and right after the surgery. My mother and my niece were there to help support me through this very painful process! Thanks to my mom, niece, and boyfriend for helping and supporting me out during this entire experience!! :)
Sorry no surgery pics!! They would never allow for my family to video that!
Randi after her tonsillectomy
She is coming out of anesthesia and explaining her thoughts on free willy and imitating the swedish chef from the muppets. Hilarious!
Tonsillectomy Demo.mp4
Plexus Surgical Video Productions demo of a tonsillectomy shot using a laparoscope to capture the intra-oral portion of the procedure.
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
Dr. Jason Cundiff discusses the indications, risk and benefits of tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.
tonsillectomy.flv
Conventional Tonsillectomy under Local anaesthesia. I know Coblation or Radiofrequency is better now a days. But how many surgeons in India can afford to have these gadgets?
Sluder Tonsillectomy - Keelamandelen verwijderen
Sluder tonsillectomy, performed during short general inhalation anesthesia. This is a very quick outpatient procedure with almost no complications or bleedings. Keelamandelen verwijderen/operatie/knippen volgens de Sluder methode. 'Sluderen'. Het patientje is onder kortdurende algehele narcose. De operatie duurt slechts een paar seconden. De amandelen worden stomp losgescheurd en NIET geknipt, nabloedingen zijn er zelden. De operatie gebeurt in dagbehandeling.
R.M. Backus, KNO-arts/ENT Surgeon, The Netherlands.
www.daisybelle.nl/sluder.pdf
www.roelfbackus.nl
Monday, September 20, 2010
PreOp® Pediatric: Tonsillectomy Patient Education
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Your doctor has recommended that you - or your child - undergo surgery to remove you or your child's tonsils. But what does that actually mean?
Your tonsils are located in the throat at the back of your mouth - one on either side of the uvula. Together, your tonsils work to help fight infection entering the body through the mouth. They are part of your immune system.
Occasionally tonsils themselves become infected. This condition is called tonsillitis.
During an attack of tonsillitis, the tonsils can become inflamed and can cause fever and body aches. In addition, tonsillitis can increase the chance of other complicating illnesses, including:
Enlargement of the lymph nodes in the neck.
Enlargement of the tonsils causing difficulty breathing or swallowing.
Recurrent bronchitis. And other conditions caused by infection.
In most cases, a doctor will recommended the surgical removal of tonsils only when tonsillitis becomes chronic and begins to interfere with daily life.
Luckily, in most people, the immune system is more than able to compensate for the loss of the tonsils and having them removed will not in any way weaken you. You should make sure you have spoken to your doctor about the particular reasons behind his or her recommendation.
And remember, the final decision is up to you. No one can force you to undergo a surgical procedure against your will.
Caroline Tonsillectomy 27 Nov 2004 035.avi
about 2 hours after her tonsillectomy-and no opiates/pethidine .Antiinflammatory suppository with induction,iv Paracetamol and infiltrate tonsil bed with Lignocain.
Eating Nik Naks and drinking coke!!
Sound Sleep After Tonsillectomy
Tonsillectomy is the most common treatment for sleep-disordered breathing. Having your tonsils taken out doesn't have to be as painful as in years past. New advancements, such as Coblation are making the recovery far quicker and more comfortable for children.
Approximately three-fourths of all tonsillectomies are performed to remove enlarged tonsils, ones that are obstructing a child's ability to breathe and potentially leading to sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea. Symptoms of sleep disordered breathing include, restless sleep, snoring, poor academic performance, bedwetting and ADHD-type behaviors.
While relatively uncommon, due to the advancement of antibiotics, tonsils are still removed as a treatment for recurring or chronic tonsillitis.
Visit tonsilfacts.com for more information.
Sami's Voice - Before & After Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy
We recorded Sami Lee singing her favorite song before and after her tonsillectomy. She sounds different and more importantly, she feel ... all » MUCH better, despite her act that she feels worse. She's just milking the attention.
Tonsil Surgery
http://www.nucleusinc.com This 3D medical animation shows a tonsillectomy surgery (removal of the tonsils during tonsillitis) and adenoidectomy (removal of the adenoids). ANCE00187
Hana's Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy
This under 2 min video shows Hana (at age 4.75) about to have the surgery & the recovery process in the hospital. She had her tonsils & adenoids removed after being sick with ear & sinus infections, suffered from sleep apnea, snoring and most recently before surgery, behavior problems.
http://www.thewelchlifeblogspot.com for the blog about the surgery & health history.
Pediatric Tonsillectomy
Dr. Nina Shapiro, a pediatrician ear-nose-throat surgeon, performs a cutting-edge surgery to remove four-year-old Cadens tonsils.
The following video contains footage of actual medical procedures and is graphic in nature.
Graphic Tonsillectomy Surgery using the PEAK Surgical PlasmaBladeTM TnA (no audio)
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PEAK Surgical, Inc. and Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) established an agreement that grants the Surgical Technologies business at Medtronic exclusive rights for global distribution and marketing of the PEAK PlasmaBlade® TnA (Tonsil and Adenoid) tissue dissection device for the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) market.
PEAK Surgical has developed a family of disposable surgical cutting and coagulation tools to ensure that ENT surgeons have the technology they need for a variety of procedures:
* The PlasmaBlade TnA is designed for ENT surgery with exchangeable tips that can be used for tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.
* The PlasmaBlade 4.0, which is designed to be used to cut through all types of soft tissue, including skin, fat and muscle.
* The PlasmaBlade Needle, which has a fine needlepoint tip, is specifically designed for use in ultra-precise surgical procedures.
* The PlasmaBlade EXT is designed for use in surgical procedures requiring an extended tip to reach deep into an oral cavity, such as turbinate surgery.
Benefits of the PlasmaBlade in ENT Surgery
The PlasmaBlade provides ENT surgeons with a single precision device designed to remove both the tonsils and the adenoid.
For Tonsillectomy
* Constant suction integrated through the blade tip
* Anatomically contoured and tapered blade for ultra precise dissection and coagulation
* Rotatable tip for ease of use and angle adjustment
* Dry operating field for enhanced visibility
For Adenoidectomy
* Quickly and precisely de-bulk tissue and coagulate with one device
* Integrated suction evacuates smoke, blood and tissue
* Tip rotates and bends for variable anatomy and easy site access
* Potential for quick, bloodless adenoid removal
TnA Handle
* Ergonomic design for comfort and control
* Integrated suction for improved visibility
* Interchangeable and rotatable tips for easy access and positioning
* Finger tip controls for less clutter
* Optional footswitch control available
Surgical Procedures
Because it cuts tissue as precisely as a scalpel and controls bleeding as effectively as traditional electrosurgery without causing extensive collateral thermal damage to tissues, the PlasmaBlade is proving to be useful in a variety of ENT procedures, including:
* Tonsillectomy
* Adenoidectomy
* Septoplasty
* Rhinoplasty
* Tracheotomy
* Tumor removal
* Thyroidectomy
* Parotidectomy
* Uvula palatoplasty
* Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
* Sleep apn
Tonsillectomy Surgery PreOp® Patient Education Feature
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Your doctor has recommended that you - or your child - undergo surgery to remove you or your child's tonsils. But what does that actually mean?
Your tonsils are located in the throat at the back of your mouth - one on either side of the uvula. Together, your tonsils work to help fight infection entering the body through the mouth. They are part of your immune system.
Occasionally tonsils themselves become infected. This condition is called tonsillitis.
During an attack of tonsillitis, the tonsils can become inflamed and can cause fever and body aches. In addition, tonsillitis can increase the chance of other complicating illnesses, including:
Patient Education
Enlargement of the lymph nodes in the neck.
Enlargement of the tonsils causing difficulty breathing or swallowing.
Recurrent bronchitis. And other conditions caused by infection.
In most cases, a doctor will recommended the surgical removal of tonsils only when tonsillitis becomes chronic and begins to interfere with daily life.
Patient Education
Luckily, in most people, the immune system is more than able to compensate for the loss of the tonsils and having them removed will not in any way weaken you. You should make sure you have spoken to your doctor about the particular reasons behind his or her recommendation.
And remember, the final decision is up to you. No one can force you to undergo a surgical procedure against your will.
Patient Education Company
Lamya's Tonsillectomy,tonsillitis,steven Burres md
Lamya has terrible sore throat and "tonsillitis" she needs "tonsils removed" Dr Steven Burres is an expert at tonsil removal. For los angeles tonsil removal dr Steven Burres is an expert. Tonsillectomy is still routine. Tonsil removal helps. Distributed by Tubemogul.
Coblation Tonsillectomy
http://www.FauquierENT.net - A video showing how coblation tonsillectomy is performed is shown. A production by Fauquier ENT Consultants, PLC.
Malpractice Medical Tonsillectomy Surgery 3
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When the patient is asleep, a breathing tube will be inserted through the nose.
Next, the surgical team will pack the back of the throat with cotton or other material to absorb blood and prevent it from escaping down the back of the throat.
An instrument called a retractor will be used to hold the tongue.
Using a clamp, the surgeon will pull the tonsils toward the middle of the mouth.
Next, the tonsils are cut free by tightening a wire loop around each of their bases.
Finally, when the bleeding has lessened, the team will remove the packing and the breathing tube.
Depending on the age of the patient and the size of the tonsils, fine sutures may be used to close the blood vessels feeding the tonsils.
No bandage or other covering is required.
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Jon's Crazy Deviated Septum and Tonsillectomy Surgery - Final Episode
Final update of my recovery from deviated septum correction and tonsillectomy.
Vicariously Episode 8: Tonsillectomy
In this very special episode of Vicariously, celebrity guest Janeane Garofalo (24, Wet Hot American Summer, Stella) helps Nick and Evan make a sweet young girl's dream come true... with a bit of unnecessary surgery. Lots of blood and gore: viewer discretion advised.
Snoring Center - Laser Tonsillectomy
Dr. Craig Schwimmer of the Snoring Center demonstrates the benefite of reduced snoring and sleep spnea through a simple 30 min. pr Dr. Craig Schwimmer of the Snoring Center demonstrates the benefite of reduced snoring and sleep spnea through a simple 30 min. procedure called Laser tonsillectomy.
Tonsillectomy 4 Hours After Surgery
I took this video at about 2:00 PM on the day of my tonsillectomy. My wife tells me they allowed her to come into the recovery room at 10:15 AM. The surgery ended sometime before that.
The bleeding from my nose is from an unrelated nasal surgery, and is not normal for a tonsillectomy.
Combining the two surgeries reduced the cost and reduced the risks associated with general anesthesia. It did make the recovery less pleasant, though.
Tonsillectomy: The Aftermath
Come and enjoy looking at me post-surgery.
For the record, I feel much better only 24-hours later, and I sound a lot better too.
Still a good bit of pain when I swallow, though.
Coblation tonsillectomy with Dr. Madan Kandula
Milwaukee, Wisconsin's Dr. Madan Kandula discusses Coblation technology for tonsillectomy and nasal obstruction on WTMJ Morning Blend.
Laser Tonsillectomy Procedure: http://lasertonsillectomy.org
At http://lasertonsillectomy.org information can be found regarding doctors who perform this procedure and exactly how the procedure works. Laser Tonsillectomy has gained attention lately because of the reduced recovery time and substantial success rate.
Our Friend the Tonsillectomy
What would a simple tonsillectomy look like under Presdient Obama's healthcare plan? This video will give you step by step instructions showing the simplicity of this procedure. Have no fear...Altair 6 educational films is here.
Laser Tonsillectomy
One of the first Laser Tonsillectomy in Bulgaria.Made in Burgas-Oxycom Medical Center,Bulgaria done by surgeon-Dr.Lambov and anesthesiologist-Dr.Kurtev .
A tonsillectomy is a 2,000 year-old surgical procedure in which the tonsils are removed from either side of the throat. The procedure is performed in response to cases of repeated occurrence of acute tonsillitis or adenoiditis, obstructive sleep apnea, nasal airway obstruction, snoring, or peritonsillar abscess. Sometimes the adenoids are removed at the same time, a procedure called adenoidectomy. Although tonsillectomy is being performed less frequently than in the 1950s, it remains one of the most common surgical procedures in children.
tonsillectomy
video to show how tonsillectomy is performed
visit my website for more medical animations and their downloads:
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Tonsillectomy 8 Days After Surgery
This is what my throat looks like just over a week after my tonsillectomy. Not pretty!
PreOp® Patient Education Tonsillectomy
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Your doctor has recommended that you - or your child - undergo surgery to remove you or your child's tonsils. But what does that actually mean?
Your tonsils are located in the throat at the back of your mouth - one on either side of the uvula. Together, your tonsils work to help fight infection entering the body through the mouth. They are part of your immune system.
Occasionally tonsils themselves become infected. This condition is called tonsillitis.
During an attack of tonsillitis, the tonsils can become inflamed and can cause fever and body aches. In addition, tonsillitis can increase the chance of other complicating illnesses, including:
Patient Education
Enlargement of the lymph nodes in the neck.
Enlargement of the tonsils causing difficulty breathing or swallowing.
Recurrent bronchitis. And other conditions caused by infection.
In most cases, a doctor will recommended the surgical removal of tonsils only when tonsillitis becomes chronic and begins to interfere with daily life.
Patient Education
Luckily, in most people, the immune system is more than able to compensate for the loss of the tonsils and having them removed will not in any way weaken you. You should make sure you have spoken to your doctor about the particular reasons behind his or her recommendation.
And remember, the final decision is up to you. No one can force you to undergo a surgical procedure against your will.
Patient Education Company
The Doctors - Laser Tonsillectomy
Dr. Schwimmer of The Snoring Center performs a Laser Tonsillectomy on "The Doctors"
Coblation - Advanced Tonsillectomy Breakthrough
UCLA's Mattel Children's Hospital Offers Advanced Tonsillectomy Breakthrough
Three-year-old Isabel Sandford had trouble sleeping at night. Her enlarged tonsils blocked her airway, causing her to snore and making it difficult to breathe. Her doctor recommended a tonsillectomy to remove the enlarged tonsils.
However, instead of undergoing the traditional procedure, Isabel had her tonsils removed with a newer technique called Coblation tonsillectomy, offered at UCLA's Mattel Children's Hospital.
Derived from the words "controlled ablation," Coblation uses radio frequency energy to remove tissue through a significantly cooler process than traditional electrosurgery or lasers.
"The Coblation tonsillectomy is a gentle alternative that eliminates most of the pain and recovery time associated with tonsillectomies of the past," said Dr. Nina Shapiro, assistant professor of pediatric otolaryngology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. "This technique gently breaks down tissue surrounding the tonsil instead of burning or cutting it out, which means less damage to the surrounding tissue and virtually no bleeding."
Using the Coblation wand device, the surgeon places the tip against the base of the tonsil to remove precisely the tissue attaching the tonsil to the throat. The surgeon then uses a foot pedal to control and activate the low-temperature, radio-frequency energy and saline conductive solution from the wand tip to the area around the tonsil. This action creates a plasma field that gently breaks down the targeted tissue. The wand also contains a coagulation feature that allows the surgeon to stop any bleeding quickly.
The Coblation tonsillectomy takes less than 15 minutes and is performed on an outpatient basis in an operating room under general anesthesia.
"With the traditional tonsillectomy, patients suffered sore throats, needed more pain medication and took a week or two to recuperate," Shapiro said. "Now, I'm finding that with this technique, patients can drink and eat a few hours after surgery, require less pain medication, and return to normal activity within a few days."
Tonsils are oval-shaped masses of lymphatic tissue located at the back of the throat that aid the body in fighting infections. Approximately 500,000 tonsillectomies are performed on children each year, making it the second-most common childhood surgery performed in the United States.
Although tonsils may need to be removed because of repeated infections, they are more likely to be taken out because they've grown too large for the child's airway.
"When children sleep, the muscles of the throat relax, and if the tonsils are enlarged they can press against the throat. This obstruction causes snoring, breathing difficulties and even sleep apnea," Shapiro said. "Ultimately, sleeping problems lead to either daytime fatigue or hyperactivity, as well as other behavioral problems, because the child is sleep-deprived."
The Federal Drug Administration approved Coblation for use in tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy procedures in July 2001. Since the first Coblation tonsillectomy was performed in January 2000, physicians have performed more than 50,000 procedures worldwide.
Isabel was home eating ice cream less than a few hours after her procedure and her parents said they were very pleased with the results.
"Isabel's healing process went so smoothly. She had very little pain and was back to her normal self very quickly," reported her mother, Raquel Sandford. "And, the original symptoms are gone — no more runny nose or snoring — she's quiet as a mouse when she sleeps!"
For more information on Coblation tonsillectomy at UCLA's Mattel Children's Hospital, please call (800) UCLA-MD1 or (800) 825-2631.
Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA offers a full spectrum of primary and specialized medical care for infants, children and adolescents. Its mission is to provide state-of-the-art treatment for children in a compassionate atmosphere, as well as to conduct research that improves the understanding and treatment of pediatric diseases. For more information, please visit www.uclahealth.org/mattel.
Coblation Tonsillectomy with Dr. Madan Kandula
Milwaukee, Wisconsin's Dr. Madan Kandula discusses the benefits of coblation assisted tonstillectomy.
Jon's Crazy Tonsillectomy & Deviated Septum Surgery
This is me two days after my tonsillectomy and deviated septum surgery.
Post Tonsillectomy Day 1
The day after surgery...oh what fun I'm having. :X
I had some minor complications before and during surgery only b/c when I went in I was already sick....dehydrated, congested, the whole nine yards. I was worried they'd turn around and postpone it. x_x I'm still hurting...thank god for meds. :)
David's Tonsillectomy Before and After
My before and after tonsil removal surgery. Mother and Hank came and took video of the anesthesia and the recovery room. No surgery video though!!!!
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy (T & A Surgery)
Shawn Ciecko MD -Otolaryngologist | Medical School at University of Buffalo | Resident in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at the Duke University
Medical Center | ENTandAllergy Associate
After Tonsillectomy Part 2
After getting my tonsils and adenoids removed at age 16 on 12/18/09. Waking up out of anesthesia.
PreOp® Patient Education Tonsillectomy 1.5
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Your doctor understands that all medical care benefits from close collaboration between physician and patient -- so be sure to review, with your doctor, all risks and alternatives and make sure you understand the reasons behind the recommendation for this particular procedure.
Now let's talk in detail about the procedure your doctor has recommended. That particular recommendation was based on a number of factors:
* the state of your health,
* the severity of your condition,
* an assessment of alternative treatments or procedures and finally,
* the risks associated with doing nothing at all.
And remember, the final decision is up to you. No one can force you to undergo a surgical procedure against your will.
Patient Education
Tonsillectomy is almost always an elective procedure. In other words, your decision to undergo this surgery will most likely be made as a quality of life issue.
The alternative to surgery is simply to live with frequent attacks of tonsillitis and the interruptions to daily life that they can cause.
Fortunately, tonsillectomy is not a complicated procedure and only rarely leads to complications.
Now I'd like to introduce you to another important member of the medical team -- the nurse.
Patient Education Company
Allysa's Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
Allysa's Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy on January 21, 2008.
Malpractice Medical Tonsillectomy Surgery 1
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Your doctor has recommended that you - or your child - undergo surgery to remove you or your child's tonsils. But what does that actually mean?
Your tonsils are located in the throat at the back of your mouth - one on either side of the uvula. Together, your tonsils work to help fight infection entering the body through the mouth. They are part of your immune system.
Occasionally tonsils themselves become infected. This condition is called tonsillitis.
Medical Malpractice
During an attack of tonsillitis, the tonsils can become inflamed and can cause fever and body aches. In addition, tonsillitis can increase the chance of other complicating illnesses, including:
Enlargement of the lymph nodes in the neck.
Enlargement of the tonsils causing difficulty breathing or swallowing.
Recurrent bronchitis. And other conditions caused by infection.
Medical Malpractice
In most cases, a doctor will recommended the surgical removal of tonsils only when tonsillitis becomes chronic and begins to interfere with daily life.
Luckily, in most people, the immune system is more than able to compensate for the loss of the tonsils and having them removed will not in any way weaken you. You should make sure you have spoken to your doctor about the particular reasons behind his or her recommendation.
Medical Malpractice
And remember, the final decision is up to you. No one can force you to undergo a surgical procedure against your will.
Medical Malpractice and Patient Education Company
Obama slams Doctors
President Obama accusing Physicians of making Medical decisions based on reimbursement schedules
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