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Possible Complications
Complications are rare, but no procedure is completely free of risk. If you are planning to have an adenoidectomy, your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:
- Infection
- Adenoid tissue can sometimes re-grow
- Bleeding
- A permanent change in voice
- Reaction to anesthesia
Factors that may increase the risk of complications include:
- Previous adverse reaction to anesthesia
- Bleeding disorders
- Submucous cleft palate
Call Your Doctor
After you leave the hospital, contact your doctor if any of the following occurs:
- A sudden increase in the amount bleeding from the mouth or nose (If your child is swallowing a lot, check the back of their throat with a flashlight to look for blood.)
- Redness, swelling, increasing pain, or any discharge from the nose or mouth
- Increased swelling or redness of eyes
- Signs of infection, including fever and chills
- Pain that cannot be controlled with the medicines you have been given
- Uncontrolled nausea or vomiting
- Noisy or difficult breathing
In case of an emergency, CALL 911.