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  2. Adenoidectomy - Wikipedia

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    Adenoidectomy is the surgical removal of the adenoid for reasons which include impaired breathing through the nose, chronic infections, or recurrent earaches. The effectiveness of removing the adenoids in children to improve recurrent nasal symptoms and/or nasal obstruction has not been well studied. [ 1 ]

  3. Adenoid - Wikipedia

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    Surgical removal of the adenoid is a procedure called adenoidectomy. Adenoid infection may cause symptoms such as excessive mucus production, which can be treated by its removal. Studies have shown that adenoid regrowth occurs in as many as 19% of the cases after removal. [7]

  4. Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty - Wikipedia

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    Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (also known by the abbreviations UPPP and UP3) is a surgical procedure or sleep surgery used to remove tissue and/or remodel tissue in the throat. This could be because of sleep issues. Tissues which may typically be removed include: The tonsils; The adenoids; Tissues which may typically be remodeled include:

  5. List of -ectomies - Wikipedia

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    Adenectomy is the surgical removal of a gland. Adenoidectomy is the surgical removal of the adenoids, also known as the pharyngeal tonsils. Adrenalectomy is the removal of one or both adrenal glands. Aneurysmectomy is the resection or removal of an aneurysm. [1] Apicoectomy is the surgical removal of tooth's root tip.

  6. Uvulopalatoplasty - Wikipedia

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    Uvulopalatoplasty is a surgical procedure performed with the aim of reducing or eliminating snoring. It is an out-patient procedure, in which a laser is used to remove parts or all of the uvula at the rear of the mouth. [1] The surgery usually requires three to five visits, with each lasting less than 30 minutes. [2]

  7. 5 charts showing Trump's immense postelection market impact - AOL

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    Donald Trump's presidential-election victory has fueled major moves in financial markets. Investors are anticipating tax cuts and looser regulation from Trump. Here are five charts that show how ...

  8. Once Popular Tourist Hotspots That Are Now Totally Abandoned

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    Plymouth, Montserrat: After But Plymouth, the island's once-thriving capital and only port of entry at the time, was leveled by a huge volcanic eruption that destroyed much of the city and its ...

  9. Tonsillectomy - Wikipedia

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    The surgery is often done using metal instruments or electrocautery. [1] [6] The adenoid may also be removed or shaved down, in which case it is known as an "adenotonsillectomy". [1] The partial removal of the tonsils is called a "tonsillotomy", which may be preferred in cases of OSA. [1] [7] [8] [9]