Tonsillectomy is one of the most common pediatric surgical procedures.National and international guidelines agree that this procedure should be limited to children with significant obstructive sleep apnea, children with recurrent otitis media or chronic/recurrent sinusitis that has failed appropriate antibiotic therapy, and children or adults with recurrent severe acute tonsillitis.
The “Hospitalization for Tonsillectomy” indicator measures the geographic variability of hospitalization rates.High hospitalization rates for tonsillectomy suggest the possible presence of cases treated surgically without a clear indication for surgery. The indicator highlights any variability in clinical practices and inequity of access to healthcare across the different geographic areas examined.
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