title: Complications of tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.
abstract: This article deals with fatality rate, causes of death, bleeding, and appropriate measures to prevent or treat such complications. Immunologic disturbances, consequences of tissue trauma, and recurrences after surgery are discussed.
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authors.lastname: Rasmussen
mesh_terms: D000233:Adenoidectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000209:etiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology; D014068:Tonsillectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*