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Tonsillectomy techniques
Today, tonsillectomies are primarily performed to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. Adults have their tonsils removed more often to treat infectious problems, but many undergo the procedure for OSA as well.There are a variety of methods for removing the tonsils, including:
- Cold steel
- Radiofrequency
- Powered intracapsular
- Other
In this method, stainless steel scissors or a scalpel are used to remove the tonsil tissue from between two muscles in the back of the throat. Learn more.
Bovie
Most tonsillectomies today are performed using a Radiofrequency device. Learn more.
Powered intracapsular
This new technique uses a microdebrider (pronounced "MI-cro-duh-BREE-der"), a powered instrument with a very small rotating tip. Learn more.
Other
Laser and Harmonic scalpel® are other tools for removing the tonsils. Learn more.
®Harmonic scalpel is a registered trademark of Johnson & Johnson.
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How are they removed?Combined tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A) techniques  Important Safety Information |
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