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Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
Adenoidectomy and Tonsillectomy
Adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy is a very common operation. While procedure techniques vary widely, very few surgeon systematically sutures the tonsillar wounds. The author of this website advocates suturing the wounds created by tonsillectomy for the following reasons: 1) Improving the airway by wound closure; 2) Reducing the pain after surgery; and 3) Reducing the risk of bleeding after surgery.
The duration of adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy is approximately 60 minutes and is performed under general anesthesia. The postoperative course consists of pain and swelling of the throat as well as reduction of food intake for a few days. Bleeding is also a risk, with an incidence of approximately 2%.
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