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Tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies are common and safe procedures. As a matter of fact, tonsillectomy is the second most common pediatric surgical procedure. It is also necessary at times for this procedure to be performed on adults. A tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy can help prevent frequent sore throats and ear infections. These procedures are not always performed at the same time. In some cases, only one procedure may be necessary.
The tonsils are glands located in the back of the mouth on both sides of your throat. As part of the immune system, tonsils help fight infections. The adenoids are located behind the soft palate, the back section of the roof of your mouth. Adenoids also help fight infections. Behind the soft palate, there is a passageway that connects the nose to the mouth. In this passageway, the eustachian tubes connect the middle ear to the back of the nose. These tubes prevent large differences in pressure inside the ear. When your adenoids swell, they become inflamed and can cause blockage of the eustachian tubes. Blockage can cause your middle ear to become filled with pus, causing additional infection and swelling. This ultimately leads to recurrent ear infections and sleep disordered breathing.
Treatment of tonsillitis and ear infections generally requires antibiotics. A tonsillectomy is an operation in which the tonsils are removed. Adenoidectomy is the removal of the adenoids. The combined operation is called a T&A. Generally these surgical procedures are performed if one has recurrent tonsillitis or if there is a concern regarding sleep disordered breathing or sleep apnea. These surgical procedures will help you reduce the number of throat and ear infections.
Tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies are performed under general anesthesia. Dr. Feinfield can remove the tonsils and/or adenoids in many different ways. Surgery is usually well tolerated, although a sore throat is common for the first 5-10 days after surgery.
THOUSAND OAKS
SIMI VALLEY
415 East Rolling Oaks Drive, Suite 190
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
Tel: 805.494.4797 Fax: 805.494.4810
1687 Erringer Road, Suite 103
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Tel: 805.494.4797 Fax: 805.494.4810