Effectiveness of Tonsillectomy vs. Conservative Treatment for Recurrent Tonsillitis in Adults: English Research Study

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2023-06-30 06:00:00

In adults with recurrent tonsillitis, tonsillectomy is more effective than conservative treatment. This is the conclusion of an English research group based on an RCT. According to ENT doctor Markus Oei, the study contributes to the joint decision-making process.

According to the Dutch guideline, a tonsillectomy can be considered in adults who have tonsillitis ≥ 4 times a year. Yet, until now, relatively little was known about the effectiveness of tonsil removal in adults compared to conservative treatment.

That is why English researchers did a…

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