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Pediatric tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy procedures.

Derkay CS, Darrow DH, LeFebvre SM.

Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, USA.

The most common pediatric surgical procedures performed in the United States today are tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies (T&A). Surgical team members must be highly trained and efficient to ensure optimal patient outcomes, reduce surgical costs, and decrease the risk and potential complications inherent in T&A procedures. The authors review current surgical indications for T&A procedures; recommended preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient care; and the management of potential complications.

PMID: 9128745 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]