What is tonsillectomy?

Also known as: tonsil removal, surgical removal of the tonsils.

Tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of the tonsils. It is a common surgery used to treat obstructive sleep apnea, sleep disordered breathing and recurrent tonsillitis.

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Reviewed by: Sandeep P Dave, MD

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