Adenoidectomy
Type
ENT
Adenoidectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of the pharyngeal tonsils (adenoids).
Also known as Adenoidectomy, Excision of Pharyngeal Tonsil — per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pharyngeal tonsil | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |