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Adenoid removal Description:
While the child is deep asleep and pain-free (using general anesthesia), a breathing tube is inserted into the child's mouth and throat. A small instrument is inserted into the mouth to prop it open. The adenoid tissue is removed and bleeding is controlled.
The child will remain in the recovery room after surgery until he is awake and able to breathe easily, cough , and swallow. Most children are allowed to go home several hours later.
Indications:
Adenoidectomy may be recommended when: Adenoidectomy may be recommended if the child has chronic ear infections that: - interfere with child's education
- persist despite antibiotic treatment
- recur 5 or more times in a year
- recur 3 or more times a year during a 2-year period
Adenoidectomy may be recommended if the child has chronic or repeated bouts of tonsillitis .
The adenoids normally shrink as the child reaches adolescence and adenoidectomy is rarely needed after reaching the teenage years.
What to Expect After:
Most children have less trouble breathing through the nose, and fewer and milder sore throats and ear infections after adenoidectomy.
Rarely, adenoid tissue can grow back, usually causing no problem.
Convalescence:
Adenoidectomy is usually done as an outpatient procedure. Complete recovery takes 1 to 2 weeks. While healing, the child may have a stuffy nose , nasal drainage , and a sore throat . Soft, cool foods and drinks may help relieve throat discomfort.
Risks:
Risks for any anesthesia are: Risks for any surgery are:
Cost:
The cost of any surgery varies significantly between surgeons, medical facilities, and regions of the country. Patients who are younger, sicker, or need more extensive surgery will require more intensive and expensive treatment.
Surgery charges can be separated into five parts: 1) the surgeon's fee, 2) the anesthesiologist's fee, 3) the hospital charges, which includes nursing care and the operating room, 4) the medications, and 5) additional charges.
1. Surgeon's fee: $750 to $1,000 for a tonsillectomy with adenoidectomy
2. Anesthesiologist's fee: averages $350 to $400 per hour
3. Hospital charges: basic rate averages $1,500 to $1,800 per day + (more for the intensive care unit (ICU) or private rooms)
4. Medication charges: $200 to $400
5. Additional charges: assisting surgeon, treatment of complications, diagnostic procedures (such as blood or X-ray exams), medical supplies, or equipment use.
Insurance coverage for surgery expenses depends on many factors and should be explored for each individual instance.
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