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In this Article

• Introduction
• Before Surgery
• The Day of Surgery
• During Surgery
• After Surgery
• General Instructions and Follow-Up Care
• Adenoidectomy Surgical Instructions At A Glance
• Find a local Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor in your town
• Adenoidectomy Surgical Instructions Index

Adenoidectomy Surgical Instructions At A Glance

• Adenoidectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove the adenoids.
• Adenoids are a mass of lymphoid tissue located behind the nasal passages.
• All surgical procedures have risks and potential complications.
• Understanding what is involved before, during, and after adenoidectomy can help your child (and you) recover from the surgery as easily as possible.