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adenotonsillectomy

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Surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids.

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It can occur as a direct result of facial, oral, or nasal mucosal trauma, including iatrogenic trauma secondary to dental surgery, sinus surgery, or adenotonsillectomy.

Spontaneous facial subcutaneous emphysema by Carr, Michele M. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal

Tension pneumoperitoneum as an early complication after adenotonsillectomy.

Surgical emphysema following tonsillectomy by Brookes, Gerald / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal

The mean length of operating time for adenotonsillectomy was 42.

Harmonic scalpel tonsillectomy versus hot electrocautery and cold ... by Haupert, Michael / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal

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