Adenoidectomy: Procedure, Indications & Recovery Timeline
What Is It?
Surgical removal of the adenoids (pharyngeal tonsils) via transoral approach under general anesthesia.
Indications
- Chronic/adenoid hypertrophy causing nasal obstruction, sleep-disordered breathing
- Recurrent otitis media with effusion
- Chronic sinusitis refractory to medical therapy
Procedure
- ~30 minutes, outpatient
- Coblation, microdebrider, or curette removal
- Hemostasis with suction cautery/packing
Recovery
- Sore throat, otalgia, nasal discharge – 1–2 weeks
- Soft diet, hydration, analgesia
- Return to school/activities in 5–7 days
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