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Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners
When might a tonsillectomy be needed?
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Dr Matthew Broadhurst
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Dr Matt Broadhurst is a fellowship trained laryngeal surgeon specialising in laryngeal surgery and voice restoration. He returned to Brisbane from Boston, Massachusetts in 2007 … View Profile
A tonsillectomy may be recommended for repeated tonsil infections, enlarged tonsils that affect breathing or sleep, or ongoing throat problems. It is performed in both children and adults. There are different methods of tonsil removal, including partial (intracapsular) and total (extracapsular) that carry different risks/benefits and it is best to discuss this with your surgeon.
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Dr Nicholas M Phillips
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Dr Nicholas Phillips is a paediatric and adult ENT surgeon who has advanced training and subspeciality expertise in paediatric and adult nasal obstruction, snoring and … View Profile
A tonsillectomy may be recommended for repeated tonsil infections, enlarged tonsils that affect breathing or sleep, or ongoing throat problems. It is performed in both children and adults. There are different methods of tonsil removal, including partial (intracapsular) and total (extracapsular) that carry different risks/benefits and it is best to discuss this with your surgeon.
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