Tonsillotomy animation (VIDEO)

Flinders University

Caption

After a full tonsillectomy, the muscles of the throat are uncovered, exposing nerves and blood vessels which cause pain and a risk of bleeding. With subtotal tonsil reduction or 'tonsillotomy' a rim of tonsil tissue is preserved, reducing pain and with much less risk of bleeding.

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Professor Simon Carney, Flinders University

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Courtesy: Professor Simon Carney, Flinders University

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