• How long does tonsil surgery take?

I will have a tonsillectomy. How long does tonsil surgery take? What are the side effects?

2 Answers

  • Surgeon
  • Ansonia, CT

Normally 1-2 hours. Side effects mainly bleeding and infection.

  • Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
  • Larkspur, California

Generally the operating time is about thirty minutes, not counting anesthesia induction, anesthesia reversal, recovery time time. Side effects: Throat pain, ear pain, neck soreness, potential rebreeding, difficulty and pain on swallowing. Take off at least a week

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