An intracapsular tonsillectomy results in less bleeding and pain; a reduced need for pain medication; and a rapid return to normal diet.
How painless tonsillectomies are changing CHOC patients’ recoveries
After hearing her mother’s stories of the aftermath of her teenage tonsillectomy, Jenna Opp was a little worried before the same procedure.
Kids and Tonsils
Tonsils are removed less frequently than in the past, but removal may be necessary if they’re causing difficulty breathing and infections.
Tips for Tonsillectomy Recovery
More than 530,000 tonsillectomies are performed yearly in children ages 15 and younger, but the procedure does require some recovery time.
