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Dr. Trang Huy PHAM - www.orl-information.fr In this information video for patients, we explain how the removal of adenoids is performed. Adenoidectomy is a procedure that aims to remove adenoids. The adenoids are located behind the nasal cavities. They are made up of immune tissue that helps fight infections. Why remove adenoids? In children, adenoids can be very large and the site of chronic infections. When they cause nasal obstruction or when they promote the occurrence of recurrent nasopharyngeal infections or ear infections, removal of the adenoids may be proposed. How is the procedure performed? The procedure is performed under general anesthesia. The surgeon removes most of the adenoids by simply passing through the mouth. The duration of the procedure rarely exceeds 10 minutes. This procedure is frequently associated with the installation of trans-tympanic aerators or the removal of the palatine tonsils. What are the after-effects of the procedure? The post-operative period is simple and generally allows you to return home the same day. A slightly blood-stained nose may persist in the hours following the procedure. An analgesic treatment is usually prescribed in order to prevent the onset of pain which is most often limited. What are the risks of the procedure? Any procedure on the human body, even when carried out under optimal conditions of expertise and safety, carries a risk of failure and complications. After the removal of the adenoids, complications are rare, but 2 of them must be reported. First, hemorrhages which can be immediate or occur within 8 to 15 days following the procedure. They are uncommon, but potentially severe and must be treated quickly. Thus, any unusual bleeding must be reported to your surgeon. Second, voice changes which are exceptional. They can be caused by an air leak in the palate and require speech therapy. Finally, it should be noted that the removal of adenoids does not always completely and definitively resolve the phenomena of repeated infections, the causes of which are often multiple. Pr. Benjamin LALLEMANT ENT & CMF Department - Head and Neck Surgery Nîmes University Hospital, France www.orl-information.fr -------------------------------------- Professional production CINEREGARD https://www.cineregard.fr/ [email protected] -------------------------------------- ✔Subscribe to the ORL-Information channel: / orlinformation ✔Find us on the internet: https://www.orl-information.fr @Information and Prevention in Medicine How to maintain your health? How to prevent diseases, treat yourself and heal.