Medscape

Adult Tonsillectomy Shown to be Safe, With Few Complications

Tonsillectomy in adults is a safe procedure, showing low rates of mortality and complications, according to new research published online January 30 in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery. "Adult ...
10TV.com

Child dead after tonsillectomy leads to fatal health complications

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Editor's Note: The story incorrectly said Addy had her surgery on Monday. The tonsillectomy was on Tuesday, June 6. A Knoxville family said they were grieving after a simple ...
Newsday

Tonsillectomy Complications May Be More Likely in Poor, Minority Kids

Black and Hispanic children, and those from poor families, are at increased risk for complications after tonsil removal surgery, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 80,000 ...
SanLuisObispo

11-year-old threw up blood, put into 10-day coma after tonsil surgery goes wrong

Liam Klaver, 11, went into a 10-day coma following complications from his tonsil surgery, family says. GoFundMe screengrab An 11-year-old boy put into a medically-induced coma after complications from ...
Seeking Alpha

New evidence demonstrates Smith+Nephew's COBLATION™ Technology can accelerate patient recovery with fewer complications compared with total tonsillectomy techniques

LONDON, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology company, today announces results from new scientific research that shows its COBLATION ...
Newsday

Complication Rate After Adult Tonsillectomy Higher Than Thought

Twenty percent of adults who get their tonsils removed develop complications, a new study shows. The complication rates are much higher than those reported in previous research, according to the ...