It is done usually

• to prevent recurrent tonsil infections
• to prevent breathing problems such as sleep apnea syndrome incase of large tonsils
• as a part of other operations as rhinoplasty
• if the person doesnt respond to antibiotic therapy
• if person has a long standing history of halitosis(bad breath)dude to tonsillitis
• recurrent throat infections due to streptococcus

Tonsillectomy is done in children who have

• recurrent attacks of seven or more in an year
• five or more attacks in an year for two years
• three or more serious attacks per year for three years

Risks

• Bleeding after surgery

• Anaesthetic complications

Postoperative complications

Bleeding

Tension haematoma

Hoarsness of voice

Postoperative stay usually varies from one to three days