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Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialties
UConn Health’s ear, nose, and throat specialists offer a comprehensive list of services, including general ear, nose, and throat care, voice and speech care, thyroid, parathyroid, and cancer care, sinus care, otology, head and neck tumor care, facial plastic surgery, and audiology. Whatever healthcare service you need, we have the right option.
Tonsillectomy Education
Educación Sobre Amigdalectomía (Español)
This site contains information about tonsillectomy, from what to do before the operation, to what to expect on the day of the operation, to care for the patient who has had a tonsillectomy. Please visit this site often to remind yourself of this information.
You can also access more information and educational websites about tonsillectomy. We encourage you to follow the links at the bottom of the page. There are many web resources available, some better and more accurate than others, and this site contains some links to reliable sources of information about the operation.
Tonsillectomy Educational Resources
Overview of Tonsillectomy
- Excellent site for kids
- An overview of tonsillectomy, including what happens before and during the operation
In-depth Education About Tonsillectomy
- An all-inclusive textbook chapter on tonsil disease.
- An in-depth look at tonsillectomy.
- When does an adult need a tonsillectomy?