What Is Adenoid Surgery?
Adenoid surgery is a medical procedure in which the adenoids — small patches of tissue located between the throat and the nasal passages — are surgically removed. This procedure, also known as an adenoidectomy, is usually used to treat chronic throat infections or impaired sleep breathing. It is most commonly performed on children and is often executed in tandem with a tonsillectomy. In most cases adenoid surgery is an outpatient procedure, although patients normally require several days of home recovery.
