Adenotonsillectomies on a surgical day-clinic basis.
Adenotonsillectomies are a common surgical procedure. A review is given of 892 cases of tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies performed on a basis of short hospitalization without added risk. Benefits, both financial and psychological, are described.
D000233:Adenoidectomy; D000293:Adolescent; D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000191:economics / Q000523:psychology; D000758:Anesthesia; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D013997:Time Factors; D014068:Tonsillectomy