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Tonsillectomy in children - Patient Education & Patient Engagement -PreOp® StoreMD™ for Physician videos: https://store.preop.com Patient Education Company Your doctor has recommended that you - or your child - undergo surgery to remove you or your child’s tonsils. But what does that actually mean? In the operating room, the anesthesiologist will begin to administer anesthesia. When the patient is asleep, a breathing tube will be inserted through the nose. Next, the surgical team will pack the back of the throat with cotton or other material to absorb blood and prevent it from escaping down the back of the throat. An instrument called a retractor will be used to hold the tongue. Using a clamp, the surgeon will pull the tonsils toward the middle of the mouth. Next, the tonsils are cut free by tightening a wire loop around each of their bases. Finally, when the bleeding has lessened, the team will remove the packing and the breathing tube. Depending on the age of the patient an…
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What is a Tonsillectomy?
Your tonsils are located in the throat at the back of your mouth – one on either side of the uvula. Together, your tonsils work to help fight infection entering the body through the mouth.
Your doctor has recommended that you - or your child - undergo surgery to remove you or your child's tonsils. But what does that actually mean?
Your tonsils are located in the throat at the back of your mouth - one on either side of the uvula. Together, your tonsils work to help fight infection entering the body through the mouth. They are part of your immune system.
Occasionally tonsils themselves become infected. This condition is called tonsillitis.
During an attack of tonsillitis, the tonsils can become inflamed and can cause fever and body aches. In addition, tonsillitis can increase the chance of other complicating illnesses, including:
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Enlargement of the lymph nodes in the neck.
Enlargement of the tonsils causing difficulty breathing or swallowing.
Recurrent bronchitis. And other conditions caused by infection.
In most cases, a doctor will recommended the surgical removal of tonsils only when tonsillitis becomes chronic and begins to interfere with daily life.
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Luckily, in most people, the immune system is more than able to compensate for the loss of the tonsils and having them removed will not in any way weaken you. You should make sure you have spoken to your doctor about the particular reasons behind his or her recommendation.
And remember, the final decision is up to you. No one can force you to undergo a surgical procedure against your will.
Your Procedure:
On the day of your operation, you will be asked to put on a surgical gown.
You may receive a sedative by mouth and an intravenous line may be put in.
You will then be transferred to the operating table.
In the operating room, the anesthesiologist will begin to administer anesthesia. When the patient is asleep, a breathing tube will be inserted through the nose.
Next, the surgical team will pack the back of the throat with cotton or other material to absorb blood and prevent it from escaping down the back of the throat.
An instrument called a retractor will be used to hold the tongue.
Using a clamp, the surgeon will pull the tonsils toward the middle of the mouth.
Next, the tonsils are cut free by tightening a wire loop around each of their bases.
Finally, when the bleeding has lessened, the team will remove the packing and the breathing tube.
Depending on the age of the patient and the size of the tonsils, fine sutures may be used to close the blood vessels feeding the tonsils.
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What is an A lower GI endoscopy or colonoscopy?
A lower GI endoscopy or colonoscopy is a diagnostic procedure used by your doctor to inspect the inside of your rectum and colon. While it’s considered a surgical procedure, endoscopy does not involve an incision… more
Endoscopy of Large Intestine - PreOp® Patient Engagement and Education StoreMD™ for Physician videos: https://store.preop.com Patient Education Company: https://preop.com Your doctor has recommended that you have a lower GI endoscopy. But what does that actually mean? A lower GI endoscopy is a diagnostic procedure used by your doctor to inspect the inside of your rectum and colon. While it’s considered a surgical procedure, endoscopy does not involve an incision. On the day of your operation, you will be asked to put on a surgical go You may receive a sedative by mouth and an intravenous line may be put in. You will then be transferred to the operating table. To create a better viewing area, your doctor may introduce air into your colon, which may cause you to have a feeling of fullness. The doctor will then lubricate your rectum and gently insert the endoscope, guiding it into your colon. You may feel some pressure or tugging, but you shouldn’t feel pain. To better exami…
What is a coronary artery bypass surgery or CABG procedure?
Coronary bypass surgery attempts to correct a serious problem. In order to restore normal blood flow, the surgeon removes a portion of a blood vessel from the patient’s leg or chest, most probably the left internal mammary artery and the saphenous vein.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Heart Surgery - PreOp® Patient Education And Engagement PreOp® http://PreOp.com Patient Education Company Your doctor has recommended that you have surgery to treat an abdominal aortic aneurysm. But what does that actually mean? The aorta is the main blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood from your heart to the organs in your body. An aneurysm is a bulge or swelling in a blood vessel. This type of bulge occurs when a blood clot or blood clots develop in the aorta, causing to expand. In your case, your doctor has determined that a portion of the aorta passing through your abdomen - the area between your legs and your chest - has developed a blood clot. In most cases these clots are caused by fatty deposits that build up inside the arteries. Aneurysms are dangerous because the blood clot weakens the blood vessel and can cause it to burst. The surgery your doctor has recommended will remove the blood clot and reinforce the weakened wall of the ao…
