How long does tonsillectomy take?

How long does it take to perform a tonsillectomy depends on the patient's specific condition, and is usually not too long. The traditional tonsillectomy involves complete removal of the tonsils from the membranes. The side effect of tonsillectomy is that the wound is left to heal on its own without sutures. After surgery, a pseudomembrane forms on the wound from the periphery to the center until the wound is completely healed. After tonsillectomy, the muscles underneath the wound are exposed to saliva, so the patient feels pain in the throat for 1-2 weeks while the wound heals.

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