title: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy in children: current indications.
abstract: The indications for tonsillectomy have undergone considerable refinement in recent years. In patients that fail to respond to conservative medical management for tonsil and adenoid disorders in children, surgical management often yields excellent results.
authors: Tulane University School of Medicine, Dept of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, New Orleans.
authors: P E
authors: PE
authors: Noel
authors: J L
authors: JL
authors: Guarisco
mesh_terms: D000233:Adenoidectomy; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D006801:Humans; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D014068:Tonsillectomy; D014069:Tonsillitis / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents