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Indications for tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.

David H Darrow1, Christopher Siemens

  • 1Departments of Otolaryngology and Pediatrics, Eastern Virginia Medical School, and the Department of Otolaryngology, Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia 23507, USA. darrowdh@chkd.com

The Laryngoscope
|August 13, 2002
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This review of clinical trials provides evidence-based guidelines for adenotonsillar surgery. Clinicians can use these findings to make informed decisions about tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for patients.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Evidence-Based Medicine

Background:

  • Adenotonsillar surgery, including tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, is a common procedure in children.
  • Clinical decision-making for these surgeries relies on understanding current evidence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent clinical trials on indications for adenotonsillar surgery.
  • To provide a foundation for clinical decision-making regarding adenotonsillectomy, tonsillectomy, and adenoidectomy.

Main Methods:

  • Evidence-based review of recent clinical trials.
  • Focused on indications for adenotonsillectomy, tonsillectomy, and adenoidectomy.

Main Results:

  • Absolute indications include obstructive sleep apnea, failure to thrive, abnormal dentofacial growth, suspected malignancy, and hemorrhagic tonsillitis.

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  • Relative indications vary, encompassing upper airway obstruction, dysphagia, speech impairment, halitosis, otitis media, rhinosinusitis, adenoiditis, pharyngotonsillitis, peritonsillar abscess, and streptococcal carriage.

    • Conclusions:

    • Robust clinical evidence supports the indications for tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.
    • Recommendations for surgery should be guided by this established evidence.