After evaluating approaches proposed, over the last few years, by several Authors, to make the procedure of adenoidectomy safer and more accurate, we have developed a new procedure based on the combined use of a rigid 70 degrees endoscope with a video attachment and a microdebrider, both introduced through the oral cavity. This procedure offers several advantages: an improved field of vision, c...

Nocturnal enuresis in children can at times be alleviated or resolved completely with surgery on the upper airway. We present a report of a 7-year-old boy in whom nocturnal enuresis began immediately after reconstructive surgery of the pharynx that caused upper airway obstruction. Enuresis diminished immediately and stopped following an adenoidectomy but resumed secondary to adenoid regrowth af...

We have investigated if a low dose of ketoprofen (0.3 mg kg-1) i.v., provided as good analgesia with less adverse effects than higher doses (1.0 and 3.0 mg kg-1) in 220 children, aged 1-7 yr, undergoing adenoidectomy, in a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group study. The postoperative analgesic effect was notable even after the lowest dose of ketoprofen. Howe...

The adenoids, also known as the Luschka’s tonsil or the nasopharyngeal tonsil, is a mass of lymphoid tissue located posterior to the nasal cavity, in the roof of the nasopharynx. The adenoids along with the palatine and lingual tonsils are an integral part of the Waldeyer’s ring, which represents 3 to 5 % of the entire lymphatic system.

This present study was conducted to describe endoscopic power assisted adenoidectomy and review the experience regarding safety and effectiveness. 38 patients, who under vent power assisted adenoidectomy aged between 6to 14 were included between intervals of September 2013 to march 2015. Average operated time, average blood loss complications, collateral damage, complete removal, recovery time ...

Adenoidectomy is one of the most frequent operations in children. In order to reduce hospital stay costs, today, this procedure is performed as day surgery. Even though adenoidectomy is not considered risky, some minor complications may occur, the most important being bleeding (0.5-8% incidence). The surgical technique used can influence considerably postoperative pain and time to recovery. Thi...