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August 11, 2025Phoenix Medical Journal

Tonsillectomy Indications and Complications: 10 Years of Experience

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SSSaime SağıroğluHAHilal AydinÖÇÖmer Faruk ÇINAR

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Overview

Retrospective analysis identifies obstruction as the main indication and bleeding as a key complication in tonsillectomy patients.

Key Points

  • Obstruction was the primary indication for tonsillectomy in pediatric patients, likely impacting surgical decisions.
  • In adults, recurrent tonsillitis was the leading reason for surgery, indicating common infectious concerns.
  • Retrospective file review analyzed 775 tonsillectomy cases from 2014 to 2024, tracking complications and outcomes.
  • The most common complication noted was postoperative bleeding, highlighting the need for careful monitoring.

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Sağıroğlu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2354db210217d6476fc26https://doi.org/10.38175/phnx.1567021
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