Adenoid hypertrophy surgery usually involves complete removal of the gland so that the remaining adenoids do not affect the outcome of the surgery and subsequent recurrence of the condition. If the adenoid gland is not completely removed during adenoid hypertrophy surgery, the residual adenoids are rich in blood vessels, which can increase the risk of bleeding from the gland if the patient develops an infection with exposed blood vessels. The residual glands may also affect the effectiveness of the surgery with symptoms of poor ventilation, while the residual glands may continue to grow in size if stimulated by inflammation, so they should be removed completely. Patients should regulate their diet after surgery for enlarged adenoids, eating a light diet and avoiding foods that are too hot or too hard. Patients with enlarged adenoids should pay attention to post-operative care after surgery and seek medical attention once bleeding, pain and other uncomfortable symptoms occur.