A clinical trial has found no evidence of a link between adenotonsillectomies and unwanted weight gain in children. A recent ...

According to the NHS, one in every 100 children who have their tonsils taken out will require a second operation to stop the bleeding. Around one in 20 children also develop an infection after ...

The investigators randomly assigned half of the children with these issues to have their tonsils and adenoids removed, and the other half to undergo ‘watchful waiting’ over a 12 month period.

You might think they’re unnecessary, because so many people have had their tonsils removed—but tonsils actually serve an ...

The surgical removal of tonsils or adenoids in young people is associated with an increased risk for subsequent ...

Tonsils are small glands on either side of the throat that stop bacteria from entering the body. They are an important part of your child’s immune system, but sometimes can... Children do not learn ...

A new study uncovered a concerning link between the surgical removal of tonsils or adenoids in early life and an increased ...

Researchers explore the potential association between tonsillectomy and adenoid removal in the risk of developing ...

A trial involving Michigan Medicine researchers has upended a long-held belief that adenotonsillectomies for children with mild sleep-disordered breathing lead to undesirable weight gain.