Plasma Method (Tonsils & Adenoids)
Frequently Asked Questions
How Is Adenoid Enlargement Diagnosed?
Adenoid tissue can be directly visualized during examination with the help of an endoscope, a special instrument used by ear, nose and throat specialists. If necessary, it can also be detected through imaging techniques.How Is a Tonsil Diagnosis Made?
Tonsils can be examined by endoscopic evaluation during otolaryngology examination. Additional imaging methods can also be used when necessary.When Should Tonsils Be Removed?
Surgical treatment can be evaluated if there are frequent recurrent febrile infections, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, growth retardation, decrease in school success or problems due to frequent antibiotic use.If Tonsils Are Removed, Does the Immune System Weaken?
No. Since there are other lymphoid tissues that take over the function of the tonsils, a significant weakening of the immune system is not expected. Studies have not shown a significant increase in the frequency of postoperative infection.At what ages is tonsil surgery most commonly performed?
Tonsil surgeries are most commonly performed in childhood, especially between the ages of 3 and 6.How Is Tonsil Surgery Performed?
The surgery is performed under general anesthesia through the mouth. It is usually a daily procedure and does not require hospitalization in most patients.How Is Milk Tooth Impaction Diagnosed?
Adenoid size can be evaluated by endoscopic examination. In some cases, imaging methods can be used to support the diagnosis.When Should Impacted Wisdom Teeth Be Treated?
Treatment should be planned if it causes complaints such as sleeping with the mouth open, snoring, restlessness during sleep, frequent infection or fluid accumulation in the ear. It is important to re-evaluate after drug therapy in the presence of infection before a treatment decision is made.Can Tonsil Tissue Cause Structural Abnormalities?
Adenoid growth that is not treated for a long time may cause changes that affect facial development such as long face appearance, high palate, mouth open posture, tooth alignment disorders and under-eye collapse.How is wisdom tooth surgery performed?
Adenoid surgery is performed under general anesthesia and applied orally. Most patients can be discharged on the same day and return to daily life in a short time.At What Ages Is Tonsil and Adenoid Treatment Most Commonly Performed?
Adenoid problems and related treatments are most common between the ages of 3 and 6.
Is there a more comfortable method for treating tonsils and adenoids?
What is the Plasma Method?
The plasma method is a procedure that uses high-frequency radio waves to shrink or remove tissue in a controlled manner. Compared to traditional high-heat methods, it aims to cause minimal trauma to surrounding tissue. During the procedure, every effort is made to keep bleeding to a minimum. In suitable patients, discharge on the same day may be possible.
What is the Adenoid?
The adenoids are lymphatic tissue located at the back of the nose in children and typically grow during childhood. Whilst they tend to grow in most children until around the age of 8, they begin to shrink as the child gets older. One of their primary functions is to filter the air inhaled through the respiratory tract and support the body’s defence mechanisms. In a sense, it acts as a protective barrier in the nasopharyngeal region.
In the majority of children, it causes no symptoms, and in such cases, the adenoids are not harmful but rather a beneficial structure. However, due to the increasing prevalence of allergic conditions, environmental factors, dietary habits and certain anatomical characteristics, adenoid enlargement is now encountered more frequently than in previous years. This condition can lead to problems in some children that may affect breathing, sleep and quality of life.
