Tonsil and adenoid removal The purpose of this tool is to help
you decide whether your child should have tonsils and/or
adenoids removed. When making your decision, you must balance: -
The reasons for doing the procedure - The potential health
risks, drawbacks, or limitations of the procedure - Whether
there are alternative procedures that may be more appropriate
This tool is not a substitute for professional medical care and
advice. Work with your doctor to help you make this decision. A
second opinion from another doctor may be valuable. Surgery
always carries risks, and you should be fully informed about the
risks and benefits of this type of surgery. You should also be
aware that research evidence is often limited, and the risks of
surgery may not be completely understood. For this type of
surgery, there is usually no exact right or wrong answer. Your
doctor may make certain recommendations to you. However, the
final decision about whether to have the surgery rests with you.
What is the surgery? The tonsi