Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy
A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the tonsils. Tonsils are two small glands located in the back of your throat. Tonsils house white blood cells to help you …..
Often, a tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy and ear tube procedure will be done at the same time. Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy are done to remove infected tonsils and adenoids respectively.
BMT, or bilateral myringotomy and tubes, is a procedure done to remove fluid inside the ear, help reduce pain and pressure, and can help prevent future infections. In a BMT surgery, small tubes are placed in the eardrums to allow air flow.
These tubes allow air to flow behind the eardrums, causing the fluid to either drain out or dry up. These surgeries are usually done for children, and can be done at the same time so the child does not have to go through three separate surgeries.
Meet Our Throat Specialists
Chris T. Lee, M.D.
Otolaryngologist
Dr. Chris Lee is a native of Arlington and a graduate of Lamar High School. He attended Abilene Christian University, where he graduated Co-Valedictorian. He attended Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. Read More
Rene M. Pena, Jr., M.D.
Otolaryngologist
Dr. Peña is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. His interests include the...Read More
Tyler W. Scoresby, M.D.
Otolaryngologist
Dr. Scoresby is Board Certified in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck surgery and is a fellow of the American Academy of Otoglaryngic Allergy. He enjoys treating both adult.... Read More
Stuart N. Thomas, M.D.
Otolaryngologist
Attended University of Texas at Austin on National Merit Scholarship, graduating Magna Cum Laude, 1985, before attending University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas. Read More