Intracapsular tonsillectomy
PART 3 OF 5
The operation

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WHAT IS A TONSILLECTOMY?
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This is an operation to remove the TONSILS
It is a very COMMON operation
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Your child must have a lot of bad SORE THROATS, QUINSY, or TROUBLE SLEEPING to have this operation
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There must be more BENEFITS for having the operation than the common risks
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WHAT IS INTRACAPSULAR TONSILLECTOMY?
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TONSILS are surrounded by a thin layer of tissue called a CAPSULE
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INTRACAPSULAR TONSILLECTOMY uses a heat wand to remove the tonsil but leaves the capsule in place
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WHAT IS THE ALTERNATIVE OPERATION?
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Your child could have an EXTRACAPSULAR TONSILLECTOMY
This is the TRADITIONAL way of removing the tonsils
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This operation removes both the TONSIL and the CAPSULE
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WHY CHOOSE INTRACAPSULAR TONSILLECTOMY?
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The doctor will EXPLAIN the best treatment for your child
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INTRACAPSULAR TONSILLECTOMY has a much lower risk of bleeding
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WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE OPERATION?
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