Preoperative Diagnosis:Chronic adenotonsillitis and plugged myringotomy tubePostoperative Diagnosis:SameProcedure(s) Performed:Tonsillectomy and tympanostomy tube replacement This 9-year-old child has had several recurrences of severe tonsillitis. Has been prescribed multiple courses of antibiotics without success. He has also had a recent bout of otitis with drainage from the right ear. Patient was brought to the OR and both ears were examined. There was a moderate amount of debris obstructing the right tube, and the tube was removed and a new tube inserted. Following this, the nasopharynx was examined with hypertrophic adenoidal tissue noted. The tonsils were enlarged as well and a tonsillectomy was performed. The patient was returned to the recovery room in satisfactory condition. Select all that apply in this scenario: Responses No query necessary No query necessary Query Age of patient Query Age of patient Query whether general anesthesia provided Query whether general anesthesia provided Query location (RT, LT) of the tympanostomy tube replaced Query location (RT, LT) of the tympanostomy tube replaced Query whether the patient was inpatient or outpatient Query whether the patient was inpatient or outpatient Query whether both tonsils and adenoids were removed during surgical session
[Solved]: Preoperative Diagnosis:Chronic adenotonsillitis and…
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