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Stefan Rozycki¹, Eric M Gessler²

¹Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, Virginia, USA stefan.rozycki@gmail.com.

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Summary

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Adult tonsillectomy patients experience an average weight loss of nearly 5 pounds post-surgery. This weight loss is temporary, with patients returning to their baseline weight within approximately five months.

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postoperative changes postoperative counseling postoperative tonsillectomy postoperative weight loss tonsillectomy weight loss

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Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Surgical Outcomes
Metabolic Health

Background:

Adult tonsillectomy is performed for various reasons, with anecdotal reports of significant postoperative weight loss.
While pediatric tonsillectomy is associated with weight gain, adult weight loss remains under-researched.
Existing literature lacks objective data on the incidence and severity of weight loss following adult tonsillectomy.

Purpose of the Study:

To quantify the incidence and severity of weight loss in adult patients after tonsillectomy.
To analyze the relationship between age, body mass index (BMI), and postoperative weight loss.
To establish a baseline for understanding metabolic changes post-tonsillectomy in adults.

Main Methods:

Retrospective case series utilizing chart review of 138 adult patients (aged 18-40) who underwent tonsillectomy.
Data collected from electronic medical records, including preoperative and postoperative weights.
Statistical analysis including Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) to compare weight changes across age and BMI groups.

Main Results:

A statistically significant average weight loss of 4.77 pounds was observed post-tonsillectomy (P < .005).
The oldest age group (>40 years) showed the highest average weight loss (5.72 pounds), with age being a significant factor (P = .03).
No significant association was found between body mass index (BMI) and the extent of postoperative weight loss.

Conclusions:

Adult tonsillectomy is associated with a notable, albeit temporary, postoperative weight loss of approximately 5 pounds.
Patients typically regain baseline weight within five months, suggesting a transient metabolic effect.
These findings warrant further investigation into potential links between tonsillectomy, weight changes, and obesity-related diseases.