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Reye's syndrome information page. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Kliegman RM, et al. Acute pharyngitis. Tonsillectomy should be considered in patients who [7] [8] [7] :. Indications for tonsillectomy include a variety of hyperplastic and neoplastic processes. Some of these include hyperplasia of adenotonsillar tissue associated with obstructive sleep apnea, failure to thrive, or abnormal dentofacial growth.
The most frequent complication of a tonsillectomy is post-operative hemorrhage, which is responsible for the majority of post-tonsillectomy fatalities. Significant risk factors for post-operative hemorrhage include older age, a history of chronic tonsillitis, excessive intraoperative blood loss and elevated mean arterial pressure.
The glossopharyngeal nerve innervates the posterior one-third of the tongue and provides general sensation and taste. The nerve travels past the palatine tonsils and has the potential to be stretched or injured during a tonsillectomy. Consequences of this injury could manifest as a reduction or loss of general sensation or taste to the posterior third of the tongue.
Due to their anatomic location near the entrances of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, the palatine tonsils get exposed to a myriad of exogenous foreign materials. The function of this tissue as a secondary lymphoid organ seems to inherently provide a method of prolonged exposure to infectious material or other antigens. These two properties may have a role in the infection risk which the palatine tonsils seem predisposed. At this time, it is still unclear if tonsillar hypertrophy results from persistent infection.
Peritonsillar abscesses have been shown to be the leading cause of deep neck infections in the adult population. Common symptoms of this condition include fever, sore throat, trismus, dysphagia, peritonsillar bulge, uvular deviation, and a "hot potato" voice. One tonsil is located on the left side of the throat and the other is located on the right side. The tonsils play a role in protecting the body against respiratory and gastrointestinal infections.
Each tonsil consists of a network of crypts pits that store cells used to fight infection. The tonsils contain B cells, a type of white blood cell that fights infections. They also produce antibodies against polio, streptococcal pneumonia, influenza, and numerous other infections.
Antibodies are proteins that help the body identify and attack harmful invaders. The tonsils also contain several types of T cells, which are white blood cells that destroy cells infected with viruses and help the body build immunity to infectious organisms. Tonsillitis occurs when bacterial or viral organisms cause inflammation of the tonsillar tissue.
This results in fever, difficulty swallowing, sore throat, ear pain, loss of voice, and throat tenderness.
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