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  • Title: Pediatric adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy--personal viewpoints.
    Author: Fearon B, Strelzow V.
    Journal: J Otolaryngol; 1979 Feb; 8(1):40-8. PubMed ID: 287820.
    Abstract:
    A report on experience with adenoidectomies, tonsillectomies, and adenotonsillectomies carried out at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto in the period 1968-75. Operations were performed on 25,443 patients during this period. Reasons for the reduction in T&A operations in recent years are considered, and views are expressed regarding when such operations are indicated, age of patient for surgery, the allergic child, cleft palate patient, the presence of quinsy, cardiopulmonary changes, subluxation of cervical spines, anesthesia, and postoperative care and complications.
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