Huge Tonsil Stones Removal in a case of Chronic Tonsillitis & Allergic Rhino Sinusitis

This video show endoscopy of Huge Tonsil Stones Removal in a case of Chronic Tonsillitis & Allergic Rhino Sinusitis.
Patient presented with recurrent left side throat pain , left ear pain , frequent cold , cough , sneezing & post nasal drip since last 3 years . Antiseptic betadine mouth wash is given after procedure .Local Anesthetic spray used during procedure . Patient was comfortable during whole procedure .

Tonsil stones (Tonsilloliths)-
It is seen in chronic tonsillitis when holes in tonsils are blocked with retention of food particles & debris. Inorganic salts of calcium and magnesium are then deposited leading to formation of a stones. It then gradually enlarge and ulcerate through the tonsil.

Tonsil stones are commonly seen in adults and give rise to local discomfort or foreign body sensation.

Treatment is simple removal of the stones or
tonsillectomy ( if associated with pus or debris or stone cannot be removed ).

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