Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy - Stanford Medicine Children's …
A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the tonsils. Tonsils are small, round glands in the back of the mouth, on the sides of the throat. Often the adenoids are removed at the same time as tonsils. This procedure is known as an adenoidectomy.
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy for Children
Your child may have been referred to an ear, nose, and throat surgeon (ENT) to have the tonsils and adenoids removed. This surgery is called a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. Often the tonsils and adenoids are removed at the same time.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
The most common cause is large tonsils and adenoids in the upper airway. Loud snoring or noisy breathing while sleeping is a main symptom. Your child may also be irritable, sleepy, or hyperactive during the day. A sleep study is the best way to diagnose the condition.
Tonsils and Adenoids Quiz - Stanford Medicine Children's Health
Test your knowledge of tonsils and adenoids by taking this quiz, based on information from the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS). 1. Tonsils are on the back of the throat.
Tonsillitis - Stanford Medicine Children's Health
We consider tonsillectomy when your child has repeated episodes of tonsillitis over time or if he or she has complications of tonsillitis. We follow research-based guidelines called the “Paradise Criteria” for tonsillectomy to determine when your child might need his or her tonsils removed.
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy for Children
Your child may have been referred to an ear, nose, and throat surgeon (ENT) to have the tonsils and adenoids removed. This surgery is called a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. Often the tonsils and adenoids are removed at the same time.
PFAPA Syndrome - Stanford Medicine Children's Health
PFAPA (Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, Adenitis) is a childhood syndrome that affects both boys and girls. It causes repeated episodes of fever, mouth sores, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes. PFAPA usually starts in early childhood between ages 2 and 5.
Velopharyngeal Insufficiency (VPI) - Stanford Medicine Children's …
About 20% of children who have a repaired cleft palate will have persistent VPI. Adenoidectomies (removal of adenoids – lymphoid tissue in the back of the nose) can occasionally result in VPI by creating more space between the soft palate and the back of the throat.
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Children
For example, the ENT may fix the nasal septum that divides the nose, remove the tonsils, or place ear tubes. What happens after endoscopic sinus surgery for a child? Your child may stay in the hospital overnight.
Adenovirus Infection in Children
In children, adenoviruses most often cause infections in the respiratory system and digestive tract. An adenovirus infection can occur in a child of any age. Most children have had at least one adenovirus infection by age 10.