Contributors: Conor Smith (Arkansas Children’s Hospital) and Gresham Richter M.d. (Arkansas Children’s Hospital)
The removal of tonsils is most often indicated by tonsillar hypertrophy contributing to obstructive sleep apnea or chronic/recurring throat infections from pathogens such as streptococcal bacteria. Electrocautery is the most commonly used technique to safely and effectively excavate the tonsils.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17797/cb233d20mk