Patient's question:
The child has recently been snoring at night while sleeping. The doctor said it's due to adenoid hypertrophy and that surgery is needed. I want to ask if there are any potential postoperative complications from adenoid hypertrophy surgery?Doctor's answer:
Adenoid hypertrophy refers to the enlargement of the pharyngeal tonsils. Adenoid hypertrophy in children is often physiological, but if it is indeed pathological.Guidelines:
Adenoidectomy can be performed concurrently with tonsillectomy or as a standalone procedure. For those who are not suitable for surgery, radiotherapy can be considered.