The adenoid is a set of lymph tissues that are located in the region between the throat and the nose and is responsible for recognizing viruses and bacteria and producing antibodies, thus protecting the body. However, adenoids can grow a lot, becoming swollen and inflamed, and causing symptoms like frequent rhinitis and sinusitis, snoring and difficulty breathing that do not improve with the use of antibiotics, requiring surgery. See what are the symptoms of adenoid and when to withdraw.
The adenoid surgery is simple, made with general anesthesia and lasts 30 minutes. Adenoids are removed through the mouth without the need for skin cuts, and surgery can be done along with other surgical procedures, such as removal of the tonsils or surgery for deviated nasal septum. Understand what septum deviation surgery is and how it is done.
How is adenoid surgery done?
Usually, the surgery for adenoid is done under general anesthesia and, therefore, the person must do a full 8 hour fast. During the surgery, which lasts about 30 minutes, the doctor removes the adenoids through the mouth, making no cuts to the skin. In some cases surgery for the adenoid, tonsils and ear may be recommended, since the tonsils and ear have a tendency to infect as well.
Adenoid surgery can be done from age 6, but in more severe cases, such as sleep apnea, where there is a stop of breathing during sleep, the doctor may suggest surgery before that age.
The person may return home after a few hours, usually until the anesthetic has passed, or stay overnight for the patient to follow the patient's progress.
Adenoid surgery does not interfere with the immune system as there are other defense mechanisms in the body. In addition, it is rare that there is adenoid growth again, however it is more common to happen after surgery in infants, because the adenoid is still in the growth phase.
Risks of adenoid surgery
The risks of adenoid surgery include bleeding, infection, anesthesia complications, vomiting, fever and swelling of the face, which should be immediately reported to the doctor.
Recovery from adenoid surgery
The recovery of adenoid surgery lasts about 2 weeks and during this time it is important to:
- Keep rest and avoid sudden head movements;
- Eat pasty, cold and liquid foods for 3 days or as directed by your doctor;
- Avoid crowded places such as malls;
- Avoid contact with patients with respiratory infections;
- Take antibiotics as directed by your doctor.
During recovery, the person may feel some pain, especially in the first 3 days, and for this, the doctor may prescribe analgesic medicines, such as Paracetamol. In addition, you should go to the hospital if there is a fever over 38 ° or bleeding from the mouth or nose.
