What are Tonsil Stones
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
3. Increasingly Common
In the past, a tonsillectomy, or the removal of the palatine tonsils, was a common procedure. People, especially children, would often have tonsils removed if there were deemed to be problematic.
Although it remains among the most common surgical procedures performed in children, it is performed less often than before. Nowadays, medical professionals tend to reserve surgery only for when it is absolutely necessary. Some absolute indications for tonsillectomy include upper airway obstruction, peritonsillar abscess (unresponsive to treatment), tonsillitis that results in febrile convulsions, and tonsil biopsy. As a result, tonsilloliths have become increasingly common in older children and adults.
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