TONSILLECTOMY IN CHILDREN
https://doi.org/10.15690/vsp.v11i2.217
Abstract
Tonsillectomy is one of the most effective methods of treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases of tonsils. This article contains the principal indications and contraindications to performing of this procedure in children. The author describes the most common methods of tonsillectomy, ways of prevention of post-surgical complications and management of children during post-operative period.
About the Author
T. A. Polunina
Scientific Centre of Children Health RAMS, Moscow
Russian Federation
Tat'yana Andreevna Polunina, MD, senior research scientist of the Department of Hospital-replacing technologies and Familial Remedy, otolaryngologist of the Department of Remedial Treatment of Children with hypersensitivity diseases and diseases of the respiratory system of RI of Preventive Pediatrics and Remedial Treatment of SCCH of RAMS
Russian Federation
Tat'yana Andreevna Polunina, MD, senior research scientist of the Department of Hospital-replacing technologies and Familial Remedy, otolaryngologist of the Department of Remedial Treatment of Children with hypersensitivity diseases and diseases of the respiratory system of RI of Preventive Pediatrics and Remedial Treatment of SCCH of RAMS
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Polunina T.A. TONSILLECTOMY IN CHILDREN. Current Pediatrics. 2012;11(2):90-92. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.15690/vsp.v11i2.217
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