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will call you back within one business day. Your child may be
having surgery to remove the tonsils or adenoids. If required,
the tonsils and adenoids can be removed during the same surgery.
The two procedures are described below. Tonsillectomy is surgery
to remove the tonsils. The tonsils are two small masses of
tissue that help the body fight disease. They are located in the
back of the throat, behind and above the tongue. The tonsils are
easily seen. Tonsillectomy may be performed if enlarged tonsils
make it hard to breathe, or if the tonsils are often infected.
Adenoidectomy is surgery to remove the adenoids. The word
“adenoids” refers to a single mass of tissue that helps the body
fight disease. This mass is located behind the nose and upper
throat, near the passage to the middle ear (eustachian tube). It
is hidden from view by the soft palate. Adenoidectomy may be
needed if enlarged adenoid tissue obstructs breathing. It may
also be done if in