What is adenoid? it is a gland in the back of the nose, play a role with the tonsil in the immunity in children and usually become small and less functioning with age.
What is adenotonsillectomy? procedure to remove the tonsils and adenoid under general anesthesia, as a day care or one-night admission it will take 30-40 minutes.
Why does my doctor recommend adenotonsillectomy?
Your doctor will discuss with you the decision for adenotonsillectomy and may offer the procedure in case of recurrent infection, airway obstruction, Adenotonsillectomy can be done alone or with an examination of the ear.
How is adenotonsillectomy procedure done? It is done through the mouth, no external cuts, by using heat with low temperature (monopolar or bipolar) to control bleeding, sutures may be added to the area of the tonsil after removing it.
Possible complication?
Fever, pain, ear pain, nausea, vomiting, dehydration also regurgitation of food from nose
Reoperation of adenoid
What to expect after your surgery?
Pain is expected after surgery and may increase in the first 5-7 days
Pain may radiate to ears
You may notice snoring in the first few days
A white patch may cover the surgical site in the first few weeks
You may notice a strange smell from the mouth in the first week
Written card with your appointments will be given before you go home
At Home:
Take medication on time (especially pain medication)
Sleep in normal position, use a cold towel around the neck for pain
Food to be in room temp or lower
eat a normal diet and drink second day & lots of fluid (adjust the diet as tolerated)
Drink fluid mainly after meals, before sleep and early morning
Avoid spicy food and hard sharp food (as nuts and chips)
Avoid heavy exercise in the first 2 weeks
Avoid contact with a patient having flue, runny nose
Avoid traveling for 2 weeks
Take medication as directed.
** when to come to emergency: (Hamad General Hospital)
spitting or vomiting blood go IMMEDIATELY to HAMAD emergency
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