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| Adenoidectomy 1. What is an adenoid? An adenoid is a mass of lymphoid tissue located above the roof of the mouth and behind the nose. 2. Why remove the adenoids? An adenoidectomy is done for two major reasons: a. To relieve nasal obstruction and facilitate breathing. b. To relieve eustachian tube blockage and facilitate the drainage of ear secretions and improve ventilation of the ears - thus improve hearing and decrease the frequency of ear infections. 3. What risks are in the operation? a. A small unexpected anesthetic risk; but, anesthesia is administered by trained professionals. b. A small risk of postoperative bleeding; but, we are trained to handle this. c. A change of voice into a more nasal and open voice. This will last from a few days to a few weeks. 4. What to expect after the surgery: a. A slight sore throat; but, the child can have a normal meal the next day. b. Some bloody nasal drainage, but nothing to be concerned about. 5. Call your physician if: a. There is active bleeding. b. The temperature goes above 100°F orally or 101°F rectally. |