What is tonsillectomy and why is it done? Tonsils are fleshy and round lumps at the back of the throat and every person has two tonsils on both sides of the throat... In tonsil surgery, all or part of it is removed. Tonsils help to reduce the symptoms.... Remember that tonsil removal is also possible at the age of 30 and a decision is made according to the conditions of each patient... How is tonsil removal? Tonsils are part of the body's immune system and two lymph nodes.... If they keep getting infected and cause breathing problems, there is a need to remove them completely or partially.... This operation is usually done on an outpatient basis, and otolaryngologists use surgical tools to remove all or part of it.... Most of the time, tonsil removal only takes 30 minutes.. Some patients need longer.... This operation is also common in children. How long does tonsillitis last in children, we should say about 30 to 45 minutes... Types of tonsils There are different methods to perform tonsil surgery.... In a general classification, the operation is performed by two traditional methods or by laser... ### Tonsillectomy with a razor In this method, a razor and a knife are used to remove the tonsils. Using the traditional method, doctors must stop the bleeding properly and at the right time. Tonsil bleeding is possible up to 24 hours after the operation.. After removing the tonsils with a razor, methods such as pressing the surgical bed and washing a lot with the razor are used. The traditional method... lasers can be used to make incisions and block the heads of veins and vessels.... It is also used to vaporize tissues.... Surgical lasers help promote tonsillectomy for children by generating heat and transferring heat to the body in the target tissue... before tonsillectomy Before performing this operation, the doctor carefully examines the patient.... The specific conditions of each person are checked and controlled.... One of the procedures that are performed before surgery is a blood test.... In addition, an overview of the operation and care tips are shared with the patient or his companions.... Advantages of the operation By removing the tonsils in adults and children, many respiratory problems or infections are solved. This surgery also brings the following benefits: - Eliminate infections - Better sleep quality - Increasing the quality of life risks of action Any surgery comes with potential risks and complications. Tonsillectomy usually has no risks or unpleasant complications, but the following may occur: - Infection - Excessive bleeding during surgery - Swelling of the tongue or the roof of the mouth - Bleeding after surgery **Footnote:** This general information is a limited summary of diagnostic, treatment, and/or drug information... It is not intended to be comprehensive and should be used as a tool to help the user understand and/or evaluate potential diagnostic and treatment options.. It does not include all information about conditions, treatments, drugs, side effects, or risks that may apply to a particular patient. I renounce this information or its use... > * Among the medical services provided in the clinic are periodic examinations of children, periodic monitoring of children's growth and physical development, treatment of various infectious, digestive and respiratory diseases in children and adolescents, nutritional counseling, education and periodic care of premature babies, monitoring and treatment of all periodic problems during infancy, periodic mental and physical evaluation of children. > > *special services of Dr. Mehdi Afshari: specialized office circumcision, home visit and online consultation* > > *Practice address: No. 193, South Mehrabad, Southern Air University, Tafarsh East, Tehran > > *Contact number: 021-66602506*