Background: One of the most significant clinical trials, demonstrating the efficacy of
tonsillectomy (TE) for recurrent throat infection in severely affected children, was published …

Abstract In 2013, a total of 84,332 patients had undergone extracapsular tonsillectomies
(TE) and 11,493 a tonsillotomy (TT) procedure in Germany. While the latter is increasingly …

Purpose The aims of this systematic review were to (1) explore the evidence for improved
quality of life (QOL) in adult patients undergoing tonsillectomy because of recurrent acute …

Introduction Sore throats and tonsillitis represent a considerable health burden as well as a
significant source of expenditure for the National Health Service (NHS). As part of the recent …

Study Objectives: This aim of this study was to evaluate oral health and oral health-related
quality of life (OHRQoL) in children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Methods: This cross …

Introduction Children who undergo adenotonsillectomy have a range of symptoms. Some
present with infective symptoms, others with obstructive symptoms, and many with a …

Study Objectives: To evaluate caries, gingival and periodontal status, and oral health-related
quality of life (OHRQoL) in children with high risk of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in …

Background There is uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of tonsillectomy for recurrent
tonsillitis in the adult population. Several studies have described a reduced number and …

The indication for tonsil surgery is tonsillitis or obstructive symptoms due to tonsillar
hypertrophy, associated with morbidity affecting health related quality of life (HRQL). Surgery …

Objective To perform a comprehensive narrative review of the literature to provide a better
understanding of the indications, outcomes, and efficacy of tonsillectomy for recurrent sore …