THIS IS CRUCIAL FOR A SUCCESSFUL TONSIL OPERATION: Dr. Stanković emphasizes that parents must not ignore it! (VIDEO)
Tonsil surgery in children often causes fear in parents, as well as many doubts about when the intervention is necessary and what to expect before and after the procedure. Dr. Katarina Stanković, head of the Endoscopic and Laser Surgery Department at the Institute for Mother and Child, recently spoke about this.
TL;DR
- Tonsil surgery is indicated when necessary, and modern techniques aim to minimize pain and improve comfort for children.
- Parents are often most concerned about anesthesia, hospital stay, and post-operative pain, but advancements have made the process more manageable.
- The surgery itself is usually short (10-15 minutes) under general anesthesia, and the child typically stays one night for local patients or two for those from further away.
- A crucial factor for a successful outcome is for the child to be healthy for two weeks before the operation.
- Indications for tonsil surgery include difficulty breathing, snoring, sleep apnea, and frequent infections (3-5 times a year, especially streptococcal).
- The third tonsil can be operated on from 18 months of age, while other tonsils are typically removed in children aged six to seven.