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Why Is Tonsillectomy Less Complicated On Kids ?

hello! i need some information about tonsillectomy . Why is tonsillectomy less complicated on kids? Are there any risk in kids ?
Tue, 8 Feb 2011
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tonsillectomy is nothing but removal of tonsil.. it is done when tonsil are enlarged due to repeated infection. this condition rare to see in adults. regarding complication bleeding is commonest complication. incidence of bleeding is slightly higher in adults in compare to children but both are susceptible
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Why Is Tonsillectomy Less Complicated On Kids ?

tonsillectomy is nothing but removal of tonsil.. it is done when tonsil are enlarged due to repeated infection. this condition rare to see in adults. regarding complication bleeding is commonest complication. incidence of bleeding is slightly higher in adults in compare to children but both are susceptible