Tonsil & Adenoid Surgery

Removal of tonsils, adenoids or both

Tonsil and adenoid surgery removes the tonsils, the adenoids, or both. It is considered for recurrent infections or for breathing obstructed by enlarged tissue.

• The tonsils, the adenoids, or both may be treated, depending on the findings
• Sore throats, abscess beside the tonsil and time lost to infection are discussed
• Night breathing, mouth breathing and restless sleep are asked about

Recurrent infection or obstructed breathing

Infection and blockage are different reasons for surgery, and you may have one or both. The examination decides what should be removed.

• Recurrent tonsil infection is a reason to discuss tonsil removal
• Enlarged adenoids are relevant when they block nasal breathing
• Both may be addressed in one plan when each is contributing

Recovery after tonsil or adenoid surgery

Follow-up is about pain, eating, bleeding and the breathing or infection symptoms that led to surgery. Recovery is explained before the operation.

• Throat pain and slower eating are expected topics after tonsil surgery
• Bleeding warnings are given so you know when to seek help
• Breathing symptoms are reviewed once healing is underway

Tonsil and adenoid surgery at Estecenter in Şişli, Istanbul, is considered for recurrent infection or obstructed breathing.