Adenotonsillectomy and its Effect on the Quality of Life in Adult Patients

Introduction:  One of the most common treatments for chronic and recurrent tonsillitis is a tonsillectomy. It must considered patient satisfaction and quality of life before and after tonsillectomy are two  key  factors in evaluation of successful surgery .  The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of adenotonsillectomy on quality of life for adults over 14 years . Materials and methods:  40 adults  with more than  14 years  old were studied  with chronic or recurrent tonsillitis in a cross-sectional study. The standardized questionnaire was used to assess  the  quality of life before and after surgery (GBI and GHSI) .  Questionnaires were completed before surgery and during the postoperative follow-up for each patient . Results:  Total score of quality assessment questionnaire ,  public health  subscale  and social health  subscale were significantly different before and after surgery .  Quality of life after surgery has increased considerably. There was no significant difference in physical activity before and after surgery. Conclusions: Tonsillectomy in adults with recurrent and  chronic  tonsillitis can effectively improve the quality of life of patients . Keywords :  chronic tonsillitis, tonsillectomy, quality of life