ENT Specialist Guide: Tonsillectomy in Adults Explained
diseases of the blood system, accompanied by increased bleeding (hemophilia, agranulocytosis, leukemia, hemorrhagic diathesis, and others);
vascular anomalies of the pharynx (angiodysplasia, aneurysms, submucous vascular pulsation);
active form of tuberculosis;
decompensated form of diabetes mellitus ;
severe progressive diseases of the cardiovascular system, kidneys, liver, lungs;
severe forms of mental disorders.
Relative contraindications
There are also relative contraindications that can negatively affect the outcome of the operation; therefore, tonsillectomy should be postponed until they are eliminated or completed:
acute infectious diseases;
menstruation;
caries;
inflammation of the gums ;
pyoderma (pustular skin diseases);
exacerbation of chronic diseases;
exacerbation of dermatitis;
pregnancy, starting from the 7th month.
Preparing for surgery
The decision to remove the tonsils, as well as the choice of trea…
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