In chronic angina , its complications from the heart, nervous system, kidneys or joints, too large glands that prevent normal breathing, shows tonsillectomy. An alternative to complete surgical excision is the removal of tonsils by laser (ablation). This procedure allows you to eliminate only the damaged areas and pus, without affecting the surrounding healthy tissue.
Is tonsil treatment effective with a laser?
The action of the laser beam simultaneously destroys the modified pathological regions of the glands and sintered the wound surfaces. This ensures the maximum removal of the affected tissues along with the foci of bacteria and suppuration, as well as preventing the attachment of secondary infection.
Laser ablation is one of the most effective ways to treat chronic tonsillitis . But due to the fact that only a part of the tonsils are eliminated, there is a risk of recurrence of the disease and damage to other areas of the glands.
How is the operation to remove the tonsils with a laser?
Sequence of the procedure:
- Treatment of the pharynx with a local anesthetic, for example, Dicaine, Lidocaine. Waiting for the medicine to work.
- Stepwise laser treatment of affected areas (evaporation). Each approach lasts 10-15 seconds, during which the doctor removes small areas of damaged tissue. Simultaneous sintering of open wounds and prevention of bleeding.
- Postoperative treatment of mucous with antiseptic.
Ablation lasts only 15-25 minutes, it can be performed on an outpatient basis, and not in the surgical department.
Recovery after exposure to the amygdala laser
A person does not lose his ability to work after the procedure, so he can immediately go home.
Complete recovery of the mucous membranes of the pharynx and wound healing with epithelium occurs after 17-20 days. During this period, there may be a palpable pain syndrome, especially when swallowing, it is recommended to take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for its cupping.
Some patients are interested in whether it is possible to smoke after removal of tonsils with a laser, to drink alcohol and whether to follow a special diet. No restrictions, as in the classical excision of glands, no. However, smoking, taking alcoholic beverages, spicy, salty and acidic dishes is undesirable, this all leads to irritation of the mucous membranes, although it is not forbidden.