Surgical removal of tonsils and adenoids may slightly increase risk of cancer development
1. Surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids was associated with slightly increased risk of subsequent cancer development, even at 20 or more years after surgery. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Tonsils and adenoids are immune system organs that are routinely removed surgically, for indications such as sleep apnea and recurrent infections. However, there is