Assessment of the consensus about tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy among pediatricians and otolaryngologists

The efficacy of tonsillectomy in chronic tonsillitis patients as demonstrated by the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio

“…12,13 The number of tonsillectomies performed because of infections began to decrease with the availability of more effective antibiotics, together with the more appropriate use of such drugs. 14 The reduction in tonsillectomy and/or adenotonsillectomy frequency continued until the 1990s.…”

A Comprehensive Analysis of Histopathologic Examination Results of Tonsillectomy Specimens

“…Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) is one of the most common operations performed in children [10]. Tonsillectomy has been previously performed to avoid the complications of group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection; however, it is now performed mainly for chronic and/or recurrent infection and obstructive reasons [11].…”

Dosing variability in prescriptions of acetaminophen to children: comparisons between pediatricians, family physicians and otolaryngologists

“…It was understandable that otolaryngologists with the background of surgically-oriented training might not be familiar with pediatric prescription or accustomed to dosing practice. The discrepancy of practice patterns between otolaryngologists and pediatricians had been reported, especially in treatment of acute otitis media and tonsillitis [24,25]. A survey of otolaryngologists and pediatricians about deficiency of cross-training in Canada had also revealed that otolaryngologists felt a need of medication and dosage knowledge to be taught by pediatricians during otolaryngology residency [26].…”