In case of conspicuous enlargement of the tonsils, children visit the pediatrician with complex complaints, and then are referred to ENT specialists.

This enlargement, called “tonsil hyperplasia” in technical jargon, is accompanied by enlarged mouth tonsils – adenotomy, polyps. The consequence is obstructed nasal breathing with pronounced mouth breathing and snoring. Often, children also suffer from chronic infections of the upper respiratory tract right up to tympanic inflammation and discharge.

In addition to removing the mouth tonsils, it is necessary to perform an operation of the palatine tonsil here. Full removal of the palatine tonsils is no longer necessary according to current scientific assessments.

Hence, laser-assisted reduction of the palatine tonsils – tonsillotomy – should be seen as a treatment method. The advantages are there for everyone to see: The functioning of the palatine tonsils is maintained. The post-operative pain and most of all, the risk of post-operation hemorrhage is conspicuously less due to the excellent coagulation effect of the diode laser.

Thus, tonsillotomy can be performed on the move without any problem. A multi-hour stay in a day clinic after the operation, and after the administration of general anaesthesia controls the OP pain. Needless to mention, the parents can be at the bedside.

Staying in the hospital for several days more for further healing is no longer necessary. Children can recuperate at home.

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