Tonsillectomy in adults is a safe procedure, showing low rates of mortality and complications, according to new research published online January 30 in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery. "Adult ...

In the United States, surgeons perform over 500,000 tonsillectomies each year, including more than 530,000 in children and ...

So I'm looking at two cases on tonsilitis in the last two months with some scattered swelling so I'm thinking these suckers are probably gonna have to come out soon if not immediately. I my pee got ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 4-year-old son has had many episodes of painful sore throats, and his doctor recommended that his tonsils be removed. Why do kids have more trouble with their tonsils? Is there a ...