Early tonsillectomy is not done in?
Correct Answer: Thyroid storm
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Thyroid storm Uncotrolled systemic hypeension is a contraindication for tonsillectomy. In thyroid storm there is dangerously high BP. Contraindications of tonsillectomy Haemoglobin level less than 10 g%. Presence of acute infection in upper respiratory tract, even acute tonsillitis. Bleeding is more in the presence of acute infection. Children under 3 years of age. They are poor surgical risks. Ove or submucous cleft palate. Bleeding disorders, e.g. leukaemia, purpura, aplastic anaemia, haemophilia. At the time of epidemic of polio. Uncontrolled systemic disease, e.g. diabetes, cardiac disease, hypeension or asthma. Tonsillectomy is avoided during the period of menses.
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