Medicana Bursa Hospital Ear Nose Throat and Head and Neck Surgery Specialist Op. Dr. Uğur Dokuzlar; He made statements about Adenoid and Tonsil Diseases and their treatment.
Dokanlar “Adenoids and tonsils can cause recurrent upper respiratory tract and airway obstruction in both adults and children. These structures and their diseases are largely responsible for the diseases of children.
Adenoid and tonsil surgery are among the most frequently performed surgeries by Ear, Nose and Throat specialists.
Enlarged adenoids and tonsils can be caused by respiratory distress, If they are large enough to cause breathing difficulties (apnea) and difficulty swallowing, they should definitely be operated on. Because it should be known that these children are at risk of complications such as cardiovascular diseases, intelligence development, development of facial bones, and hearing loss in the ears in their later ages.
Frequently recurring tonsillitis also constitutes a reason for surgery. The majority of Ear, Nose and Throat specialists agree that if tonsillitis has occurred 6-7 times in the last year, 5 attacks per year in 2 consecutive years, or 3 attacks per year in 3 consecutive years, Tonsillectomy (removal of tonsils) is an indication.
Again, Chronic Tonsillitis, which we diagnose with constant burning in the throat, loss of appetite, pain during swallowing and persistent redness in the throat, bad breath, and glands in the neck, requires surgery.
One reason for tonsil operations is unilateral growth and cancer, especially in adults. is doubt. "If there is suspicion during the physician's examination, the tonsils are removed and sent for pathological examination," he said.
Medicana Bursa Hospital Ear Nose Throat and Head and Neck Surgery Specialist Op. Dr. Uğur Dokuzlar; gave the following information about the disease
Enlarged tonsils can disrupt breathing and nutrition during sleep, even without other accompanying complaints. In these cases, intervention on the tonsils may be necessary. In previous years, in this case, the entire tonsil was removed, but recently, studies have been carried out to preserve the tonsil.
Adenoid and tonsil diseases cause hearing problems in children by causing recurrent middle ear infections and fluid accumulation in the ear. It may lead to a break. With early diagnosis and treatment of these conditions, permanent hearing problems can be prevented.
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