Adenoidectomy

This is removal of the adenoid tissue. The adenoid is situated at the back of the nose above the soft palate and is therefore not normally visible. If enlarged this may block the nose and contribute towards nasal obstruction, also glue ear. It is removed under general anaesthetic using a curette. It is usually a simple and painless procedure however the most serious complication is that of persistent bleeding and rarely a patient will have to stay in overnight with some packing in the nose if this occurs.

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