After induction of appropriate general anesthesia, a tonsillectomy was performed and control of bleeding was achieved as is routine for the individual Otolaryngologist performing the procedure. Next the surgeon used 3-0 chromic (absorbable) sutures on tapered needles to close one tonsillar fossa but leave the tonsillar fossa on the other side open. The side chosen was determined by a computer generated schedule. Routine postoperative care was given.