| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4125429 | Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Oropharyngeal anaerobic bacterial flora decreases after tonsillectomy in recurrent tonsillitis patients. The isolation rate for bacteria of the normal flora and potentially pathogenic bacteria does not change. Tonsils with recurrent infections may become a nidus for anaerobic bacteria. In patients with chronic recurrent tonsillitis, tonsillectomy may help change anaerobic bacterial oropharyngeal flora to the normal flora found in healthy individuals.
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Authors
Emin MD, Ozgun MD, Yalcin MD, Nevriye MD, Hrisi PhD, Muzeyyen Mamal PhD, Huseyin MD,