Role of adenotonsillectomy in the management of pediatric ear, nose and throat infections.
Tonsil and adenoid diseases in children continue to result in considerable morbidity despite the age of antibiotics. Immunologic studies have thus far shown no adverse effects as a result of adenoidectomy or tonsillectomy. However, because the indications for surgery remain controversial, each child must be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Bicknell
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ENT Department, Bristol Royal Infirmary, United Kingdom.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000233:Adenoidectomy / Q000401:mortality; D000234:Adenoids / Q000382:microbiology; D000293:Adolescent; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000276:immunology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000276:immunology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery*; D010034:Otitis Media with Effusion / Q000601:surgery; D010035:Otitis Media, Suppurative / Q000601:surgery; D014066:Palatine Tonsil / Q000276:immunology / Q000382:microbiology; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000276:immunology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery*; D012008:Recurrence; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000276:immunology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014068:Tonsillectomy / Q000401:mortality; D014069:Tonsillitis / Q000601:surgery