There was no significant change in adenoidectomy rates for chronic infectious reasons ( 0.25 versus 0.21 per 1000.
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Then, adenoidectomies were performed as treatment of anorexia nervosa, mental retardation, and enuresis or to promote'good health '.
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Further, most of the studies in the medical literature which appear to show benefit from adenoidectomy have been case reports or case series.
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Carried out through the mouth under a general anaesthetic, adenoidectomy involves the adenoids being curetted, cauterised, lasered, or otherwise ablated.
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Adenoidectomy is most often performed because of nasal obstruction, but is also performed to reduce middle ear infections and fluid ( otitis media ).
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The girl mistakenly underwent a tonsillectomy and a adenoidectomy, which, when done appropriately, involve removing tiny swollen immune glands in the throat area.
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Adenoidectomy can improve middle ear function and nasal steroid sprays can reduce adenoid size but it is not known whether these treatments alter tympanic membrane retraction.
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Post-operative inflammation after certain procedures such as adenoidectomy can also lead to this condition in susceptible individuals such as those with Down's syndrome.
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Her parents sought a second opinion from another specialist, who questioned the need for an adenoidectomy and said it would be perfectly safe to wait before considering ear tube surgery.
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Adenoidectomy is not often performed under one year of age as adenoid function is part of the body's immune system but its contribution to this decreases progressively beyond this age.
