Thyroid surgery can treat a number of issues with the thyroid, including nodules, tumors, and hyperthyroidism. Depending on the issue, your surgeon may remove part or all of the thyroid gland.
The tonsils are two clusters of tissue located on both sides of the back of the throat. Adenoids sit high in the throat behind the nose and the roof of the mouth. Tonsils and adenoids are often removed when they become enlarged and block the upper airway, leading to breathing difficulty. They are also removed when recurrence of tonsil infections or strep throat cannot be successfully treated by antibiotics. The surgery is most often performed on children.
