Tonsillectomy Procedure

Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy Recovery Tips

Explaining Our Body on Instagram: "A tonsillectomy is a common surgical procedure done to remove the tonsils, usually because of repeated infections or breathing problems. Doctors begin by gently opening the mouth and using special tools to clearly expose the tonsils. The surgeon then separates the tonsils from the surrounding tissue, carefully removing them while controlling any bleeding. The entire process is quick, precise, and designed to help patients breathe easier and avoid chronic throat

Analyzing Complications of Lingual Tonsillectomy Using the NSQIP Database: Insights from Cureus – Archyde

Tonsillectomy is one of the most common ENT surgeries but it still deserves real conversation, especially around bleeding risk. ❤️‍🩹 Published studies indicate a bleeding risk between 1-2% but ask your surgeon what their individual rate is (most surgeons track this). Rarely is it fatal but the risk is not 0. Bleeding can happen in two windows: • Early (first 24 hours): usually related to surgery itself. • Delayed (days 5–10): most often when the “scab” naturally separates as healing progresses.