Diseases of the adenoids and tonsils in children. Issue 9 (September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McNeill, Emma; Houston, Rory
• Is Part Of: Surgery. Volume 39:Issue 9(2021)
• Page Start: 617
• Page End: 624
• Publication Date: 2021-09
• Subjects: Adenoids -- infectious mononucleosis -- obstructive sleep apnoea -- quinsy -- tonsils; Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Periodicals; Chirurgie -- Périodiques; Thérapeutique -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 617
• DOI: 10.1016/j.mpsur.2021.08.003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0263-9319

Abstract

Abstract: Diseases of the tonsils and adenoids are extremely common in children and make up a significant part of the paediatric ENT surgeon's practice, as well as presenting frequently to paediatric and primary care teams. The majority of adenotonsillar pathology in children is either infective or obstructive in nature. This article discusses the anatomy and pathophysiology of acute and chronic adenotonsillar disease and discusses how to evaluate a child with suspected adenotonsillar pathology clinically, in both the outpatient and emergency scenario. Surgical management and the adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy techniques are described. The current multidisciplinary working group guidelines regarding surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea in children are also highlighted.