The criteria for evaluating indications for surgical removal of tonsils do not address the requirement of tonsil size. As long as the following conditions are met, in the absence of clear contraindications, surgical treatment can be selected without reference to the size of the tonsils.
1. Repeated acute episodes of chronic tonsillitis or multiple complications of peritonsillar abscess.
2. Excessive hypertrophy of tonsils, which produces effects on swallowing, breathing and vocalization.
3. Chronic tonsillitis has become a “focal point” of disease in other organs, or is associated with lesions in neighboring organs.
4. Diphtheria carriers, when conservative treatment is ineffective.
5. various benign tonsil tumors can be resected together with the tonsils; malignant tumors should be treated with caution.
When there are tonsil-related diseases, it is recommended to actively consult a doctor for systematic examination, consult a specialist, strictly grasp the indications for tonsillectomy, combine with the patient’s own state, and adopt the best treatment plan.