Tonsillectomy Insights
A significant number of children undergoing tonsillectomy experience recurrent tonsillitis, but not enough to meet established criteria. Interestingly, while sleep apnea is not recognized as an evidence-based indication for surgery in the UK, its prevalence in recommendations has risen. Data suggests that adenoidectomy can improve snoring and quality of life for young children with sleep-disordered breathing, yet long-term effectiveness remains unclear. Furthermore, tonsillectomy rates vary dramatically worldwide, with the US showing notably higher numbers compared to the UK.In this clip
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Ep 134 Tonsils: Underestimated and underappreciated
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