Surgery
Study finds tonsillectomy just as safe for adults as kids
(HealthDay)—A new study offers reassurance for adults who need to have their tonsils removed—the procedure has low complication and low death rates.
Jan 30, 2014
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News tagged with tonsillectomy
Pediatrics
US children's hospitals vary widely in tonsillectomy care
(HealthDay)—A tonsillectomy is one of the most routine surgeries for children, but what medication kids get during and after the procedure varies widely among U.S. hospitals, a new study finds.
Jan 20, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Acupuncture may relieve tonsillectomy pain in children
(HealthDay)—Preliminary evidence indicates that acupuncture may decrease perceived pain in children and adolescents following tonsillectomy, according to a review published in the December issue of the International Journal ...
Dec 20, 2013
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Medications
Over-the counter as effective as Rx at managing post-tonsillectomy pain
You may be able to eat all of the ice cream you want after having your tonsils removed, but researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit say you don't necessarily need a prescription to reduce post-operative pain—an over-the-counter ...
Oct 1, 2013
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Surgery
Tonsillectomy pre-radiation ups survival in early tonsil CA
(HealthDay)—For patients with stage I and II primary tonsil carcinoma, radiotherapy after tonsillectomy is associated with improved overall survival (OS) and disease-specific survival (DSS), compared with radiotherapy after ...
Apr 19, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tonsillectomy in adults with severe recurrent sore throats may benefit some people
Tonsillectomy may result in fewer severe sore throats and could benefit some adult patients, according to a randomized trial published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Apr 2, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Pre-op steroids to prevent nausea do not significantly increase post-op bleeding
Tonsillectomy is exceedingly common, with a reported increase in tonsillectomy rates in children younger than 15 years from 287,000 to 530,000 per year over the past decade. Although safe, adenotonsillectomy can result in ...
Sep 25, 2012
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Health
Children's deaths linked to post-tonsillectomy codeine, study says
Western researchers are sounding an alarm over the danger of giving children pain-killers containing codeine following a tonsillectomy for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).
Apr 10, 2012
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Sleep disorders
Report highlights child deaths from post-surgery codeine use
(HealthDay) -- Researchers have identified three previously unreported instances of severe opioid-induced toxicity in children following adenotonsillectomy for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, according to a case report ...
Apr 9, 2012
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Other
Procedure can be simple fix for painful back condition
A minimally invasive spine procedure that takes about as much time as a tonsillectomy is an excellent option for some patients who suffer from a painful lower back condition, according to Christopher McPherson, MD, an assistant ...
Jul 14, 2011
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