What are the potential complications of tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy that I should discuss with patients prior to the procedure?

The potential complications of tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy that should be discussed with patients prior to the procedure are not explicitly detailed within the provided context.

While the role of tonsillectomy is a subject of current perspectives (Greig, 2017), and adenoidectomy may be considered in the management of otitis media with effusion in under 12s ¹, the specific risks associated with these procedures are not outlined in the given NICE guidelines ¹,² or the literature reference (Greig, 2017).

Key References

• NG233 - Otitis media with effusion in under 12s
• NG202 - Obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome and obesity hypoventilation syndrome in over 16s
• (Greig, 2017): Current perspectives on the role of tonsillectomy.