US Medical Term · procedures
Adenoidectomy
Adenoidectomía
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Adenoidectomy |
| Spanish (Español) | Adenoidectomía |
| Chinese (中文) | 腺樣體切除術 |
| Korean (한국어) | 아데노이드절제술 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Phẫu thuật cắt VA |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Adenoidectomy |
| Portuguese (Português) | Adenoidectomia |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การผ่าตัดต่อมอดีนอยด์ |
| Japanese (日本語) | アデノイド切除術 |
What it means
An adenoidectomy is surgery to remove the adenoids, glands located at the back of the nasal passage above the throat. Adenoids help fight infection in young children but can become enlarged, causing breathing problems, frequent ear infections, snoring, or sleep apnea. The surgery is done under general anesthesia and takes about 30 minutes. It is commonly performed in children, often alongside a tonsillectomy. Patients typically go home the same day. Recovery takes five to seven days. Mild nasal stuffiness and a sore throat are common after surgery. A soft diet and avoidance of strenuous activity are recommended during recovery to allow healing.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My son's adenoids are blocking his airway and the ENT doctor recommends an adenoidectomy.
Los adenoides de mi hijo están bloqueando sus vías respiratorias y el médico otorrinolaringólogo recomienda una adenoidectomía.
Can the adenoidectomy be done at the same time as the tonsillectomy?
¿Se puede hacer la adenoidectomía al mismo tiempo que la amigdalectomía?
How long will my child be out of school after the adenoidectomy?
¿Cuánto tiempo estará mi hijo fuera de la escuela después de la adenoidectomía?
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Last reviewed: September 2026