Operations - Adenoidectomy

Adenoidectomy is a common childhood operation which when performed safely and for the right reason can drastically improve the quality of life for a child.

Adenoidectomy is usually recommended in children with:

• Airway obstruction, particularly if it is causing significant sleep disturbance such as sleep apnoea.
• Glue ear, often at the same time as grommets are inserted. In this case removing the adenoids helps the eustachian tube function.

It is not usually advised for children with mild symptoms such as snoring or a mucky nose.