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Unsure what to expect when considering ENT surgery for your child? Read our condition FAQ for a general overview and our surgery guides for more details. At Dayton Children's, our nurse navigator and ENT care team will be there for your child and family every step of the way.

ear tube insertion

Ear tube insertion FAQ: A general overview on ear tube infections, when surgery is necessary and what to expect
Ear tube insertion surgical instructions: Our nurse navigator will review this CHI (Children’s Health Information) sheet on your child’s ear tube surgery during their first appointment
Ear tube surgery care plan path: View our surgery care path for a detailed timeline of your child’s care and recovery

tonsillectomy

Tonsillectomy FAQ: A general overview on infected tonsils, when surgery is necessary and what to expect
Tonsillectomy surgical instructions: Our nurse navigator will review this CHI (Children’s Health Information) sheet on your child’s tonsillectomy surgery during their first appointment

adenoidectomy

Adenoidectomy FAQ: A general overview on enlarged adenoids, when surgery is necessary and what to expect
Adenoidectomy surgical instructions: Our nurse navigator will review this CHI (Children’s Health Information) sheet on your child’s adenoidectomy surgery during their first appointment

tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy

Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy surgical instructions: Our nurse navigator will review this CHI (Children’s Health Information) sheet on your child’s combined tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy surgeries during their first appointment
Tonsillectomy/ Adenoidectomy care plan path for children ages 3 and under: View our surgery care path for a detailed timeline of your child’s care and recovery
Tonsillectomy/ Adenoidectomy care plan path for children ages 4 and up: View our surgery care path for a detailed timeline of your child’s care and recovery