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Tonsils

Tonsillectomy technique speeds return to normal diet, reduces pain

March 23, 2021

surgeon preparing for an intracapsular tonsillectomy at CHOC

An intracapsular tonsillectomy results in less bleeding and pain; a reduced need for pain medication; and a rapid return to normal diet.

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How painless tonsillectomies are changing CHOC patients’ recoveries

November 1, 2019

After hearing her mother’s stories of the aftermath of her teenage tonsillectomy, Jenna Opp was a little worried before the same procedure.

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Kids and Tonsils

April 14, 2014

Tonsils are removed less frequently than in the past, but removal may be necessary if they’re causing difficulty breathing and infections.

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Tips for Tonsillectomy Recovery

April 11, 2014

More than 530,000 tonsillectomies are performed yearly in children ages 15 and younger, but the procedure does require some recovery time.

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