Tonsillectomy Educational Resources

Sites in English

Overview of Tonsillectomy Sites

• Overview of the tonsils and when and why they should be removed.
• Excellent site for kids.
• An overview of tonsillectomy, including what happens before and during the operation.

In-depth Education About Tonsillectomy

• How many methods are there to remove the tonsils?
• An all-inclusive textbook chapter on tonsil disease. (PDF)
• An in-depth look at tonsillectomy.
• When does an adult need a tonsillectomy?

Multimedia Sites, with Photos and/or Videos

• Multimedia presentation about the tonsils, risks of surgery, how they are removed, and more.
• Multimedia presentation about tonsillectomy.
• Multimedia presentation on tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.

Reference Sites for Medication Dosing, Appropriate Foods and Liquid Intake

• Recommendations of which foods are appropriate to eat after tonsillectomy. (PDF)
• Weight-appropriate doses of acetaminophen (Tylenol) with or without codeine.
• Post-operative instructions, including how much liquids a patient should drink daily after a tonsillectomy.

Sites in Spanish

• Nice summary site, with recommendations of which foods are appropriate to eat after tonsillectomy. (PDF)
• An excellent overview of tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.
• Multimedia presentation on tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.